Beautifully said. My teen called me “Mommy” for the first time in a while and it honestly made my heart swell! I didn’t realize how much I missed it. I remember that awkward shift from “Daddy” to “Dad” when I was younger, thinking I was so grown but it never quite felt right at first. And maybe there’s a little comfort in this… on my dad’s last day, my goodbye was still “I love you, Daddy.” Those names don’t really leave us, they just wait for the moments that matter most.
I love that “they just wait for the moments that matter most”. That’s what I was hoping for towards the end of the post. Thanks for reading and sharing.
You’re spot on. And it’s amazing how those conflicting emotions seem to occur simultaneously. Thanks for reading and sharing. I’m glad it resonated with you.
So beautiful, Luke! Parenting is such a dichotomy of emotions - joy held simultaneously with grief, pride with sadness, and even love with moments of dislike.
What a gift to your daughter to have a dad(dy) who is emotionally aware and supportive of her flourishing and growing.
Skillfully crafted, filled with ache and a deep love that can be felt in your words. <3
Thanks for the kind words. I’m glad you felt it so deeply.
You’re very welcome! <3
This is beautiful and painfully relatable.
Thanks for reading. I’m glad it related to you
Beautifully said. My teen called me “Mommy” for the first time in a while and it honestly made my heart swell! I didn’t realize how much I missed it. I remember that awkward shift from “Daddy” to “Dad” when I was younger, thinking I was so grown but it never quite felt right at first. And maybe there’s a little comfort in this… on my dad’s last day, my goodbye was still “I love you, Daddy.” Those names don’t really leave us, they just wait for the moments that matter most.
I love that “they just wait for the moments that matter most”. That’s what I was hoping for towards the end of the post. Thanks for reading and sharing.
You’re spot on. And it’s amazing how those conflicting emotions seem to occur simultaneously. Thanks for reading and sharing. I’m glad it resonated with you.
You are an ideal father,keep loving your children ❣️
Thanks for that. It’s very kind to say
So beautiful, Luke! Parenting is such a dichotomy of emotions - joy held simultaneously with grief, pride with sadness, and even love with moments of dislike.
What a gift to your daughter to have a dad(dy) who is emotionally aware and supportive of her flourishing and growing.