This day is not a particularly important day at our house like it is for some--and that makes me sad. As some of you know, I am not close to my dad. He is an alcoholic and that is very hard. I really don't deal with my family a whole lot. Both of my grandfather's are dead and Matt isn't around that much for Michael. In fact, even though this is my weekend, I offered to let Matthew have Michael for Father's Day and he said no.
But, I am lucky to have a lot of amazing guy friends [many of whom are married to my amazing girl friends] who have done a lot for my son. I am so thankful for each and every one of them and wish them a great Father's Day from their sometimes, adopted kid Michael and his grateful mom!
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Well, I am in the same boat with my own dad for different reasons. And same thing with my Grampa Joe. But I have my "adopted" dad, Fred whom I have known for the last 10 years. We took him and Jill out to dinner Wednesday, because he went up to see his dad on the farm. His dad is 90 and still going strong.
That's great that Michael has so many male role models. It's sad his own dad doesn't want to be there. I had to fight to get my father's day with my kids and she tried again this year to deny it. ARGH !
Anyways, the kids stood up to her and her boyfriend the long haul trucker made a surprise visit, so I get them anyways.
Hugs and prayers to you both.
My stepdad was my dad and I miss him alot. Seems to me Michael has the best parent of the two and got lucky. His dad will regret it someday and Michael will remember who was always there.
I'm so sad Michael's dad wouldn't take him for Father's Day. Wow.
I know where we can hide the....
... never mind.
I'm with Monica!
She is right....Michael got the best!
I'll never understand how a parent would not want to be involved with their own kid's lives. My wife and I always wanted kids, but it didn't work out, so here we are in our fifties, with no kids or grandkids. My brother, on the other hand, had five kids that he is no longer involved with at all. My wife and I are close to all of those great kids, and will share in their lives as long as we are on Earth. It's funny how things work out sometimes, but I'm thankful for being able to watch them grow, go to baseball games, teach them how to parallel park, and now watch the first grandchild come along. They will always remember the ones that cared about them, and were a part of their lives.
I lost my Dad over 8 years ago, but I admire the strength in your words as a Super Cool Mom, Teresa! lol! :)
Thanks everyone for your nice comments here. We will be fine....just frustrating sometimes. Mike is a great boy and I am a lucky mom!
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