Oof. This one hit me in the feels BIG TIME. Need to find some Kleenex…
Also, sometimes your poet side sticks out more strongly, and this is one of those times. (Love!) These lines reminded me of the Eve Merriam poem, “Willow & Gingko” (do you know that poem?):
“Being your dada is soft, like a hug, like you need me. Being your dad is a hot blade.“
"Show me how to be a dad...I've never been one yet." I've often told my son the same thing. I was new to the dad game just like he was new being a kid. It's all a work in progress.
Such a great picture Dan! Those "first" moments are true treasures for sure.
Oof. This one hit me in the feels BIG TIME. Need to find some Kleenex…
Also, sometimes your poet side sticks out more strongly, and this is one of those times. (Love!) These lines reminded me of the Eve Merriam poem, “Willow & Gingko” (do you know that poem?):
“Being your dada is soft, like a hug, like you need me. Being your dad is a hot blade.“
"Show me how to be a dad...I've never been one yet." I've often told my son the same thing. I was new to the dad game just like he was new being a kid. It's all a work in progress.