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Time = Investment
Filed Under (Raising the Child) by Footyman on 28-07-2008
I just came back from Shanghai, hence the stale post prior to that.
So for the past few days, my wife has to take on additional duties to take care of our cheeky boy. I have no worries that she’ll handle well without me. And she did.
The only one little concern I have was that with me gone for a few days, my son would get used to the idea of not having me around, and hence not miss me!
On the day I returned, my wife brought him to the airport to pick me. And honestly, I was pleasantly surprised that when he caught the first glimpse of me, he jumped happily, screaming through the separating glass "Papa papa!"
My wife later told me that he said, "I wanna go hug Papa, I wanna go hug Papa!" while I was waiting to collect my luggage.
I am just glad that not much (love) was lost during the few days of absence. But I am also aware that time equals investment for our children. The more time we spend with them ,the deeper the relationship.
Simple theory, and no short-cuts. Out of sight, out of mind. I believe this is so especially for children.
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As I read, I could feel the love between you and your son. I agree with you that the investment of time deepens the relationship. I think it also helps children to feel more confident and secure. My heart turns over when my 2 year old nephew greets me with excitement. I can only imagine how a parent feels to be the recipient of a child’s love. Beautiful post!
Awwww. that’s like the sweetest thing at 7am in the morning.. yawn.
I bet you’re a sweet Dad. You know, I never had a sweet Dad and that’s my regrets. Oh well life is not fair. Now I got a sweet hubby but not s sweet Dad coz it’s hard for him to handle kids especially we have all three boys. But still even if my man is like that my kids love him as he is always everyday on our side. Really time spend together for always will build a very strong relation whatever the differences.
thank you for your comment, i did link your site in my site.
Though i grew up without a father, but i recognized how important it is for the parents to be always around for their kids.
I raised my children during the great debate over quality time vs. quantity time. I have found it that it takes both quality and quantity. We need give our children as much of ourselves as we possibly can knowing that we have them for only a very short time.
I love this blog and have shared with others.
Karen, Alexis-Marie, Joy, Jhunnelle & Cindy
Thank you all for your encouragement.
Joy & Jhunnelle, I am sorry to hear about your situations in the past. But I am sure that will make you stronger and want to provide for your children in your own best way possible.
Joy, I only have one kid now. And your hubby has to handle 3, not to mention, boys! I sure need to learn from him!