"you're a good man charlie brown"

I just feel to write a little tonite about DAD.

Let's face it sometimes he gets left kind of out in the cold.
"Precious" is expecting and everyone pats her stomach, coddles her, throws her gifts etc and what does dad do...watch and keep working.

Now before anyone throws something I am talking about the good guys in the world. The ones who are "there", those who help, who care, who take the father role seriously. So calm down.... I have met many of these guys personally. They DO exist.

These men typically work their hineys (sp) off to help keep it all afloat.

Anyway...what I'm trying to say is ....THROW DAD A PARTY!
No need to invite anyone .. the family is enough. Have one of the kids lay down on a big piece of paper and trace his body. Cut it out and write on the different parts of the body what you appreciate about Dad. On his hands you might write that you love it when he plays baseball with you... His feet that you love when he dances with you...etc you get the picture don't you?

Hang it from the doorway, make his favorite meal, have the kids put on a little show and let it be ALL ABOUT DAD.

Maybe you could present him with a homemade coupon book of things that the kids can do for him. You, mom, could add a few of your own:)

Bottom line...everyone needs to be appreciated. Let's let Dad have a time. Random I know but sometimes that makes it all the more fun and memorable!
Put your creative thinking caps on and get to work.

PS. I know that there are many other scenarios out there and that the "typical" family is not so typical anymore. If there are stepdads, foster dads, dads who see the kids only a weekend here or there...or even men in your lives that aren't really the dad but have helped fill the role..it is still important to speak into that place in a kids heart. Everyone needs a dad figure.

Determine, mom, to never speak badly about the childs father. If he's lacking he will prove that all on his own without you having to say anything. Teach your child what respect means and how to show it.

Get going now it will do everyone good

Blessings
Marnie