I love the cable show, “Dirty Jobs”. Mike Rowe is amazing for his willingness to take on the most difficult, messy,smelly…and dangerous jobs. MIke even had an episode where he worked as a diaper cleaner! I find it odd though that the one job Mike has stayed away from is Fatherhood. Mike has never married, has no kids and is, by his own admission, a serial bachelor. I wonder if he would be up to one of the hardest jobs in the world: FATHERHOOD! I am curious why Mr. Rowe hasn’t had the guts to tackle the dirtiest job of them all (and most rewarding).
Diapers is only one aspect of what I believe is the best job in the world: I have, over the ten years of fatherhood, been a diaper changer, tackling dummy, crossing guard, coach, friend, boss, horsey, disciplinarian, playmate and…best of all, DAD. Fatherhood changed my life and I am really glad it did.
This weekend we get to celebrate Father’s Day and I hope that you truly celebrate it. Please know that I am not putting down the contribution of Mother’s. In fact, I am in awe of my wife Wendy who is a stay-at-home-mom and homeschool teacher. But we are a pair, my wife and I. My contributions, while different, are every bit as important for this family. It is sad that most men (and fathers) have been portrayed in the media as morons. We are not. We have an absolutely crucial role to play in raising our children (I have 4!).
So, this weekend, please don’t forget to honor Dads. Don’t worry if your Dad is not perfect…there are no perfect dads. Just encourage him and thank him for his role in your life.
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
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