Men are the lucky ones in some ways. They get to be dads. Even if they are the disciplinarians, even if they help out with babies, toddlers, housework, cooking and dishes. Even if they love us through morning sickness, stretch marks, cravings, labour and delivery and post partum depression. Try as they might, they will never be MOM! We get all the worst crap of being a parent and all of the best parts too.
Daddy might be there for a boo-boo, but only mommy can kiss it all better. Dad might be there to impart manly wisdom to his sons or be his daughter’s champion, but mom will always be there to listen and give the appropriate hug, kiss or heck, whichever is needed at the time.
When boys are little, Dad seems to be the most important person in their lives. The person they look up to and want to be like. But when they are all grown up, they are still Mommy’s boys. They care about you and will do anything they can for you. They don’t have to impress you with their accomplishments, they just have to give you a big hug and a kiss and ask if you could make them their favourite meal.
The daughter that you fought with over clothes, hair, makeup, keeping her room clean and household chores always went to Daddy for those special hugs and kisses. However, when she is all grown up, it’s you Mom who will go shopping for wedding gowns with her, as I did last weekend. You who will hold her hand when she’s pregnant and scared. You, who will impart all of your wisdom on being a mom, just like you learned from yours.
Well that’s my interpretation on parenthood for tonight.
2 comments:
Good interpretation Mom!!!I may not have been a Mommy's girl when I was little (I don't think I was a daddy's girl either though)but I feel a closeness with you now that I cherish! Maybe it's because you've always allowed me to be me. Sensitive as I am, you never told me to suck it up when I just needed to bawl, you let me and often encouraged a good cry! In fact we've done alot of crying together! You've helped me through breakups and made me feel like I was worthy of being loved,you knew, I think before I even knew that I had found my true love! You've always been there for me and Troy and the kids and only a Mom can put up with us for a whole summer!!! Love you Mom, Kryt xoxo
Yes Mom, I am always glad to know you will be there... whenever for whatever.... I may be a woman, and a Mom myself but I never stop needing MY mom for the good and the bad times in life... love you.
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