Comments on: Gone, Daddy, gone http://www.rapideyereality.com/archives/2009/06/24/gone-daddy-gone/ Personal blog of Brad "Otis" Willis, writer, traveler, amateur photographer, and family man Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:17:12 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Da Goddess http://www.rapideyereality.com/archives/2009/06/24/gone-daddy-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-42559 Da Goddess Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:38:37 +0000 http://www.rapideyereality.com/?p=2159#comment-42559 That just put a lump in my throat like you wouldn't believe. It's been almost five years of me being out of work with my back injury. In that time, my son and I (and to some extent, my daughter and I) have become incredibly close as friends. I'm still his mom and still have to parent, but damn if this time hasn't changed how we interact. Sure, some of it is because he's older, but part of me knows that this is when he's supposed to drift away and become a sullen tween. It hasn't happened like that. Instead, we do even more together now than we have in the past. We have more fun. We talk. We laugh. How the hell am I going to maintain this when I finally have to go back to work? What happens then? You still have lots of time for your son to worship you. Take advantage of every moment you have and revel in it. And steal as many kisses and hugs as you can along the way. That just put a lump in my throat like you wouldn’t believe. It’s been almost five years of me being out of work with my back injury. In that time, my son and I (and to some extent, my daughter and I) have become incredibly close as friends. I’m still his mom and still have to parent, but damn if this time hasn’t changed how we interact. Sure, some of it is because he’s older, but part of me knows that this is when he’s supposed to drift away and become a sullen tween. It hasn’t happened like that. Instead, we do even more together now than we have in the past. We have more fun. We talk. We laugh. How the hell am I going to maintain this when I finally have to go back to work? What happens then?

You still have lots of time for your son to worship you. Take advantage of every moment you have and revel in it. And steal as many kisses and hugs as you can along the way.

]]> By: Drizztdj http://www.rapideyereality.com/archives/2009/06/24/gone-daddy-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-42007 Drizztdj Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:29:54 +0000 http://www.rapideyereality.com/?p=2159#comment-42007 "Daddy are you writing about poker?" "Yes" "Ok, can you tuck me in later?" Amazes me that my son almost understands better than my wife. “Daddy are you writing about poker?”

“Yes”

“Ok, can you tuck me in later?”

Amazes me that my son almost understands better than my wife.

]]> By: BloodyP http://www.rapideyereality.com/archives/2009/06/24/gone-daddy-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-41956 BloodyP Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:38:21 +0000 http://www.rapideyereality.com/?p=2159#comment-41956 Again, great post. My 6 year old and I have had a similar experience since I was laid off. Tonight at T-ball he cranked a great hit and stopped a grounder and threw it to the right base without even thinking. Pride. Those bonds will last forever, man. Don't worry. Again, great post.

My 6 year old and I have had a similar experience since I was laid off.

Tonight at T-ball he cranked a great hit and stopped a grounder and threw it to the right base without even thinking.

Pride.

Those bonds will last forever, man. Don’t worry.

]]> By: Human Head http://www.rapideyereality.com/archives/2009/06/24/gone-daddy-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-41954 Human Head Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:09:13 +0000 http://www.rapideyereality.com/?p=2159#comment-41954 Nice job, sir. Nice job, sir.

]]> By: Dr. Chako http://www.rapideyereality.com/archives/2009/06/24/gone-daddy-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-41951 Dr. Chako Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:18:01 +0000 http://www.rapideyereality.com/?p=2159#comment-41951 I hear you. I'm facing the real possibility that I'll only see my wife and kids for two or three days a week as we transition down to California. That might go on for the next 6-8 months as I await my California license. Being apart sucks, but it sure makes it extra special when you get back together. I've been stealing those sleep kisses for a while, and I know it's completely selfish. Got no problem with it. -DrC I hear you.

I’m facing the real possibility that I’ll only see my wife and kids for two or three days a week as we transition down to California. That might go on for the next 6-8 months as I await my California license. Being apart sucks, but it sure makes it extra special when you get back together.

I’ve been stealing those sleep kisses for a while, and I know it’s completely selfish. Got no problem with it.

-DrC

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