Before I was a Dad
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From: Brookings Orygun
Before I was a Dad
Before I was a Dad,
I ate hot meals on time.
I had cleaned, starched clothes.
I had quiet Sundays.
Watched the game from the sideline.
Before I was a Dad,
I slept until noon.
Never worried about when and how I got home.
Never remembered my father’s birthday.
My hair was dark, thick, and groomed.
Before I was Dad,
I washed and waxed the car every Saturday
Never needed a shirt - felt young and strong.
Never ran over toys or tripped on Pup-Pup’s bone.
Knew all the words to my college fight song.
Before I was a Dad,
I didn't worry whether or not my tools were old.
Never thought about rusty nails.
Chemicals kept the lawn green,
The fridge kept the beer cold.
Before I was a Dad
I had never been puked on,
Spit on, Chewed on,
Peed on, Pooped on.
Or ever changed a diaper.
Before I was a Dad,
I had control of myself,
My emotions, my time,
My sanity, my health.
Living was easy. Life was just Fine.
Before I was a Dad,
I never felt the beat of a tiny heart against my own.
Never held a screaming child until they fell quiet, snuggled in deep,
Never experienced separation pains,
Never stayed awake all night just to watch them sleep.
Before I was a Dad,
I never laughed at silly messes,
Never knew how big my hands were,
Never understood about Jack and Jill,
Never missed bubble kisses.
Before I was a Dad,
I never stopped to look at dandelions,
Never held one in my toes.
Never acted so silly,
It caused someone to blurt milk from their nose.
Before I was a Dad,
I never felt someone else’s pain – or had a magic kiss to make it right.
Never felt so helpless.
Never felt the grasp of the small hand around my finger, holding tight.
Never ever cried tears of delight.
Before I was a Dad,
I never knew the joy in a toothless little grin,
Never understood how someone could laugh,
when ‘burp’ runs down their chin.
Never saw the wonder in every day of life.
Before I was a Dad,
I never knew real love,
Never knew total trust.
Never had someone to relied on me completely.
Never had a day where I discovered something new.
Never felt so needed.
Never felt so important.
Never felt so unprepared.
Before I was a Dad
I couldn’t imagine having a child.
Now I can’t image not having one.
Can’t imagine not experiencing the love,
The wonder,
The joy,
The completeness,
The heartache,
The satisfaction,
Before I was a Dad.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much,
Before I was a Dad.
I ate hot meals on time.
I had cleaned, starched clothes.
I had quiet Sundays.
Watched the game from the sideline.
Before I was a Dad,
I slept until noon.
Never worried about when and how I got home.
Never remembered my father’s birthday.
My hair was dark, thick, and groomed.
Before I was Dad,
I washed and waxed the car every Saturday
Never needed a shirt - felt young and strong.
Never ran over toys or tripped on Pup-Pup’s bone.
Knew all the words to my college fight song.
Before I was a Dad,
I didn't worry whether or not my tools were old.
Never thought about rusty nails.
Chemicals kept the lawn green,
The fridge kept the beer cold.
Before I was a Dad
I had never been puked on,
Spit on, Chewed on,
Peed on, Pooped on.
Or ever changed a diaper.
Before I was a Dad,
I had control of myself,
My emotions, my time,
My sanity, my health.
Living was easy. Life was just Fine.
Before I was a Dad,
I never felt the beat of a tiny heart against my own.
Never held a screaming child until they fell quiet, snuggled in deep,
Never experienced separation pains,
Never stayed awake all night just to watch them sleep.
Before I was a Dad,
I never laughed at silly messes,
Never knew how big my hands were,
Never understood about Jack and Jill,
Never missed bubble kisses.
Before I was a Dad,
I never stopped to look at dandelions,
Never held one in my toes.
Never acted so silly,
It caused someone to blurt milk from their nose.
Before I was a Dad,
I never felt someone else’s pain – or had a magic kiss to make it right.
Never felt so helpless.
Never felt the grasp of the small hand around my finger, holding tight.
Never ever cried tears of delight.
Before I was a Dad,
I never knew the joy in a toothless little grin,
Never understood how someone could laugh,
when ‘burp’ runs down their chin.
Never saw the wonder in every day of life.
Before I was a Dad,
I never knew real love,
Never knew total trust.
Never had someone to relied on me completely.
Never had a day where I discovered something new.
Never felt so needed.
Never felt so important.
Never felt so unprepared.
Before I was a Dad
I couldn’t imagine having a child.
Now I can’t image not having one.
Can’t imagine not experiencing the love,
The wonder,
The joy,
The completeness,
The heartache,
The satisfaction,
Before I was a Dad.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much,
Before I was a Dad.
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From: CHAMPAIGN ILLINOIS
Amen to that one! Mine will be four in october but he acts like he is going to be 10 that little brat. My mom says i am getting what i deserve. And what the deal with my dad letting him get by with the things that they would not let me or my brother do? But with all the troble he can be, when he tells somebody that his daddy has a twelve valve p-pump, it is all worth it. (My wife was proud when i tought him that one.lol) Tim
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Before I was a Dad,
I ate hot meals on time.
I had cleaned, starched clothes.
I had quiet Sundays.
Watched the game from the sideline.
Before I was a Dad,
I slept until noon.
Never worried about when and how I got home.
Never remembered my father’s birthday.
My hair was dark, thick, and groomed.
Before I was Dad,
I washed and waxed the car every Saturday
Never needed a shirt - felt young and strong.
Never ran over toys or tripped on Pup-Pup’s bone.
Knew all the words to my college fight song.
Before I was a Dad,
I didn't worry whether or not my tools were old.
Never thought about rusty nails.
Chemicals kept the lawn green,
The fridge kept the beer cold.
Before I was a Dad
I had never been puked on,
Spit on, Chewed on,
Peed on, Pooped on.
Or ever changed a diaper.
Before I was a Dad,
I had control of myself,
My emotions, my time,
My sanity, my health.
Living was easy. Life was just Fine.
Before I was a Dad,
I never felt the beat of a tiny heart against my own.
Never held a screaming child until they fell quiet, snuggled in deep,
Never experienced separation pains,
Never stayed awake all night just to watch them sleep.
Before I was a Dad,
I never laughed at silly messes,
Never knew how big my hands were,
Never understood about Jack and Jill,
Never missed bubble kisses.
Before I was a Dad,
I never stopped to look at dandelions,
Never held one in my toes.
Never acted so silly,
It caused someone to blurt milk from their nose.
Before I was a Dad,
I never felt someone else’s pain – or had a magic kiss to make it right.
Never felt so helpless.
Never felt the grasp of the small hand around my finger, holding tight.
Never ever cried tears of delight.
Before I was a Dad,
I never knew the joy in a toothless little grin,
Never understood how someone could laugh,
when ‘burp’ runs down their chin.
Never saw the wonder in every day of life.
Before I was a Dad,
I never knew real love,
Never knew total trust.
Never had someone to relied on me completely.
Never had a day where I discovered something new.
Never felt so needed.
Never felt so important.
Never felt so unprepared.
Before I was a Dad
I couldn’t imagine having a child.
Now I can’t image not having one.
Can’t imagine not experiencing the love,
The wonder,
The joy,
The completeness,
The heartache,
The satisfaction,
Before I was a Dad.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much,
Before I was a Dad.
I ate hot meals on time.
I had cleaned, starched clothes.
I had quiet Sundays.
Watched the game from the sideline.
Before I was a Dad,
I slept until noon.
Never worried about when and how I got home.
Never remembered my father’s birthday.
My hair was dark, thick, and groomed.
Before I was Dad,
I washed and waxed the car every Saturday
Never needed a shirt - felt young and strong.
Never ran over toys or tripped on Pup-Pup’s bone.
Knew all the words to my college fight song.
Before I was a Dad,
I didn't worry whether or not my tools were old.
Never thought about rusty nails.
Chemicals kept the lawn green,
The fridge kept the beer cold.
Before I was a Dad
I had never been puked on,
Spit on, Chewed on,
Peed on, Pooped on.
Or ever changed a diaper.
Before I was a Dad,
I had control of myself,
My emotions, my time,
My sanity, my health.
Living was easy. Life was just Fine.
Before I was a Dad,
I never felt the beat of a tiny heart against my own.
Never held a screaming child until they fell quiet, snuggled in deep,
Never experienced separation pains,
Never stayed awake all night just to watch them sleep.
Before I was a Dad,
I never laughed at silly messes,
Never knew how big my hands were,
Never understood about Jack and Jill,
Never missed bubble kisses.
Before I was a Dad,
I never stopped to look at dandelions,
Never held one in my toes.
Never acted so silly,
It caused someone to blurt milk from their nose.
Before I was a Dad,
I never felt someone else’s pain – or had a magic kiss to make it right.
Never felt so helpless.
Never felt the grasp of the small hand around my finger, holding tight.
Never ever cried tears of delight.
Before I was a Dad,
I never knew the joy in a toothless little grin,
Never understood how someone could laugh,
when ‘burp’ runs down their chin.
Never saw the wonder in every day of life.
Before I was a Dad,
I never knew real love,
Never knew total trust.
Never had someone to relied on me completely.
Never had a day where I discovered something new.
Never felt so needed.
Never felt so important.
Never felt so unprepared.
Before I was a Dad
I couldn’t imagine having a child.
Now I can’t image not having one.
Can’t imagine not experiencing the love,
The wonder,
The joy,
The completeness,
The heartache,
The satisfaction,
Before I was a Dad.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much,
Before I was a Dad.
You still have all of those pluses but alot of those requirements and responsibilities fall off.
I don't have to be home because the kids need dinner, I don't have to drive em to there practices or games. The wife and I can split a bottle of wine on a week night if we choose to and pass out by 8:00pm.
The downside is you kinda miss those busy things that you used to do but it's nice to relish the freedom of no strings!!
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I've told many people, "That is not the same folks that raised me!"
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If you're not already just wait until you're an empty nester Dad!!
You still have all of those pluses but alot of those requirements and responsibilities fall off.
I don't have to be home because the kids need dinner, I don't have to drive em to there practices or games. The wife and I can split a bottle of wine on a week night if we choose to and pass out by 8:00pm.
The downside is you kinda miss those busy things that you used to do but it's nice to relish the freedom of no strings!!
You still have all of those pluses but alot of those requirements and responsibilities fall off.
I don't have to be home because the kids need dinner, I don't have to drive em to there practices or games. The wife and I can split a bottle of wine on a week night if we choose to and pass out by 8:00pm.
The downside is you kinda miss those busy things that you used to do but it's nice to relish the freedom of no strings!!
LOL perfectly stated, I had been an empty nester till my 20 yo moved back in pregnant, now I have a 1 month old grandaughter that has stolen my heart away. Its great dealing with her having hind sight from raising my other 3 kids.
Tim
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From: Texas (DFW area)
My oldest girl (27) has talked about kids but is waiting until they buy my house.
She's waiting on me to build a new one. Hmmm, I can control childbirth!
The youngest is in college (1st yr) and is going for a PHD in Psychology. Her boyfriend is the same age and is working on his engineering degree.
They are strict Christians and have vowed abstinence until marriage. (I hope that holds) So I should have a few yrs before I'm a grandpa.
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From: CHAMPAIGN ILLINOIS
Man college, I would like to think that that is a long way off but if i want to put wesley through college, i better start now. We have talked about having another one, but for now i will just enjoy the practice!!! Tim
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That poem is sooooo true. So is the comment about grandparents being completely different people than parents .... I are one, and while my kids can do no right, my granddaughter can do no wrong . Just kidding ... I have some awesome kids that I am VERY proud of.
I can't wait for the day that I can get the grandbaby all jacked up on sugar and then send her home to her parents. Karma is sooooo cool !!
Cheers,
PISTOL
. Just kidding ... I have some awesome kids that I am VERY proud of.I can't wait for the day that I can get the grandbaby all jacked up on sugar and then send her home to her parents. Karma is sooooo cool !!
Cheers,
PISTOL
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I have a five day old. Her Mom seems to know instinctively what needs to be done and how to do it. She's incredible.... well, both "shes" are incredible.
Its been a pretty humbling week. I sit at the computer to stay awake, so that she can sleep. I sleep when mom is up and running, and she lets me sleep to go to work. The best part is holding her, while mom gets a break, or a shower, or sleeps.
Its been a pretty humbling week. I sit at the computer to stay awake, so that she can sleep. I sleep when mom is up and running, and she lets me sleep to go to work. The best part is holding her, while mom gets a break, or a shower, or sleeps.
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From: Brookings Orygun
I have a five day old. Her Mom seems to know instinctively what needs to be done and how to do it. She's incredible.... well, both "shes" are incredible.
Its been a pretty humbling week. I sit at the computer to stay awake, so that she can sleep. I sleep when mom is up and running, and she lets me sleep to go to work. The best part is holding her, while mom gets a break, or a shower, or sleeps.
Its been a pretty humbling week. I sit at the computer to stay awake, so that she can sleep. I sleep when mom is up and running, and she lets me sleep to go to work. The best part is holding her, while mom gets a break, or a shower, or sleeps.
Congrats!
Life as you know it is OVER but it's a good thing.
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Thats what they say. But I look at it as life as I know it is taking all that I experience, and passing it on. I still have all the stuff before her going on, but now it'll be fun to teach her things like reading, fishing, woodworking, automotive stuff? Who knows.....
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From: Brookings Orygun
