Daddy's Day

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Monday, June 21, 2010
by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

I didn't forget this time: www.planningfamily.com/blog/happy-mothers-day/. How did you celebrate? Dad's day is a great time to think about the impact of your "hubby/partner-in-crime/significant other" in your munchkin's life. What do they bring to the table? How do or will they shape your kiddo's life?

When we found out we were expecting, there were many things we talked about. One of the discussions that came up was what each of us would call each other and what our little one would call each of us.

I preferred "Mama" or "Mommy." Forget "Mother" - I think it sounds too formal.

"Dad" was the preference of my sweetie. Was is the key word. It was his preference until he met his little girl. I remember sitting in my hospital bed the morning after delivery. I watched him as he towered over the isolet, watching her. Then, he held her. Tears ran down his face. From that day forward, I don't believe there was any sweeter word to him than "Daddy."

I thought I knew him, but then he became a father. He became a "Daddy." His patience extended farther than I ever thought. His compassion ran deeper than I ever knew. His smiles were wider and his laughter louder.

He's my husband and my little girl's daddy. And, he's the best. Happy Daddy's Day 2010.

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