Jul 06 2009
Dad the ‘Nerd’
There is one thing I just love about being a Nerd and that is, that my children approve. It is so much fun playing video games, Star Wars, and yes, Barbies. There is one problem however, and that is that my daughter when playing Barbies she makes the rules and I usually have to sit in the corner and I am not allowed to do anything except watch and only interact when told. I must say though, that I enjoy letting her boss me around so she feels empowered and it is her time and her game.When I play Star Wars or the likes with my son we just act like Jedi’s and make stuff blow up most of the time. I always tease him by calling my my “young padawan” (if you do not know what a padawan go here).
The point of me writing this is to make you understand the importance to being a good parent and role model for our kids. We all need to take the time out of our busy schedules and just make ourselves available to our children. As I have stated before my purpose is being a dad and a husband. Yes, I have a career and would love to move up the corporate ladder and yes, I have aspirations of learning new things (especially techie stuff), I mean who doesn’t? Don’t get me wrong there are times when I come home from a long 10 hour day and the last thing I want to do is deal with kids or the wife other than your basic hello etc. However, I make it a point to spend at least 15 minutes with each kid individually or together to let them know how important they are to me and my wife. Only about 13 years I get to mold them into the men and women that they should be. After that they start looking more to their piers.
I have a 7 year old boy, 5 year old girl, and a 9 month old boy and before I know it they will be gone. Now is the time you have to be a part of their lives. Now is the time when they look to you for love and comfort. Now is the time that you as a parent need to help them with their cuts, bruises, and guarding their heart from harm.
Remember all the things you yearned your parents to do and do them, fill the gaps where they left off, become the best parent you can be. Love your kids and do for them everything you can. Be a nerd for your kids and get down on your hands an knees to let them know they are the most precious thing in your life.
