Hey Everyone,
I asked my daughter the other day what she would like for her birthday. Her response, made me come to a complete stop and I just started crying hysterically. As I stated before, I am alone with both of our children while my husband in working in Cape Cod, MA. She responded by saying she didn't want anything for her birthday, no party; not even a birthday cake. All she told she wants for her birthday is to see her daddy. I am the parent here, I am supposed to be the strong one here. I couldn't respond to her request, all I could to was hold her in my arms. When my husband called that evening I told him what our little 6 yr. old had told me. The phone line went to dead silence. Sometimes I wonder if his choice in leaving was the best choice we made together. I know he is working to support his family, while I stay home and go to school, but is the choice we made worth our children's happiness? He is missing out on so much, watching them grow up. He is gone for about 6 months. My husband comes back at the end of October. I just don't want our girls growing up with anger towards their father, because he was only there part of the time. Don't get me wrong, they do understand what he is sacrificing and not only so I instill in them how much their father loves and misses them, so does he every time he calls. But lately I have been wondering if that is enough?
Hi Rachel,
ReplyDeleteIt is difficult as a parent to make choices that is hard on a family. Tell your children, everyday how much their daddy loves them. It's not easy when we as parents feel that we upset our kids. With you reminding them each day, they will grow up understanding. Children are smart, they know deep inside that their dad loves them and cares about them. :o)