Yesterday, I found myself in kind of a funk. I couldn't really put a finger on what was wrong, just a non-specific "downer" feeling.
As I was riding on my lawnmower, it occurred to me - I missed my dad. Seeing all the spots on Tim Russert, which mentioned the relationship between Tim & his dad, made me think of my dad, and all the fond memories I have of him. He's been gone a little over a year now, but rare is the day I don't think about him or mention him in conversation.
Most of all, I miss talking to him. I've got a lot of questions for him; guess they'll have to wait.
I've had conversations with my kids already today, wishing me well for Father's Day. I wonder, however, how I stack up as a dad. Methinks there could have been improvements made, but I'm sure about everyone might think that in retrospect. I count myself as blessed to have such a wonderful family, certainly beyond what I deserve...
So, hope all you dads have had a great day. Enjoy your time with your kids, they are priceless moments you will treasure forever. And, if you've still got your dad, be sure to keep the relationship alive and well.
No regrets.
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For what it's worth, I don't think there's any one "right" way to be a dad (or a mom, for that matter). So wondering if you could have been better, as if striving for some sort of Platonic ideal, is sort of pointless. I think the true test is to look at your relationship with your kids. And considering I count you as one of the most important people in my life, someone I look up to and admire, someone I really want to be a part of my daughter's (and future kid's) life, would be a pretty good indication that you've done a good job. (Same goes for mom, by the way). I wouldn't have traded you guys in for anyone else.
PS I miss grandpa, too. And grandpa Terlouw.
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