Fatherhood

@oroxjo (23)
Philippines
May 25, 2011 6:51pm CST
For almost three months now I have been taking care of my 4 year-old daughter; giving her milk in the morning, before taking a nap in the afternoon and before bedtime. Preparing her food every meal time, giving her a bath, doing her laundry and everything... Honestly, I'm not used to it. She had a nanny before, but when my wife took-off and work in foreign country I have to take charge of everything ( I did some practice though) It's been for awhile since I ignored this (fatherhood)responsibility by chance, few years back I worked as public servant not knowing I haven't served my very own family (my daughter and my wife) Their actions were not familiar to me during that time, I don't know them well... It's only now that I saw my daughter growing day by day, before my wife left for her new work, we had plenty of time together. I saw her weaknesses and strength as well, that was the time I realized I am too busy before, maybe they need me every time but I am not around, I was somewhere taking care of my constituents. Now I'm taking my time.
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5 responses
@SmallFryK (115)
• United States
26 May 11
This might be a good opportunity for you to further your appreciation for parents, parenting, and those who cannot afford a nanny service. Parenting is a job in itself. I kind of think of my life as having 3 jobs: my daily job where I spend most of my time, after work is my parenting job until the kids are in bed, and then I do my online job/running my business. It's hard work, parenting, but you should be proud of yourself for stepping up.
@oroxjo (23)
• Philippines
27 May 11
Yes indeed! thank you...
• India
3 Feb 12
Wow! oroxjo, that is an amazing thing to do, I am sure your wife must be really proud of you that you chose to stay home to look after your daughter. Its a really very good thing to do and something that very few fathers would be willing to do. Take your own time and enjoy her growing up years, your daughter too will cherish these forever in her memories!
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
26 May 11
It is never too late to learn oroxjo to be a father. God has given you a chance to be a father again.
• Philippines
26 May 11
Good for you that you're getting to know your daughter!!!
@Jesuriel (267)
• United States
26 May 11
I think you're doing the right thing.There are many parents out there who don't care for their kids. At least you're showing you care and you're trying. You're a real father.