We all know our kids take up 99% of everything: our time, our energy and our mental capacity. They gracefully (on the whole) occupy every nook and cranny in our lives. There’s no metaphorical escaping these minis – because guaranteed you’ll find a lego piece hidden between the couch, crumbs in places you never knew was possible or a toy tucked away in your bed. These are indeed our mini superheroes. They teach us so much, they are adventurous and courageous, and they push us to our limits, to be the best mamas we can possibly be.
Then there’s the often more silent superhero. The one that keeps it all our sh*%t together. The dads. Dads often go unmentioned or unnoticed in the forefront, but they sure do make sure that the backend is rock strong and solid giving the whole family unit a foundation of strength, value and consciousness.
I often take a back seat and just observe how our Mr Incredible interacts with our two little girls. His zest, energy, passion and innovation confirms he is for sure, the right partner and best daddy out there. For mamas, it is more visible their roles – just think being pregnant, giving birth, breastfeeding, nurturing, waking in the night, doing the school runs, meals and so on.
Dads do for sure play a critical role. They act as role models, the strong pillar of strength that doesn’t whither in any storm. They are able to navigate through all the emotional clouds with their feet on the floor and keep the family boat afloat. They often bring a new dimension and sense of wisdom to the kidlings which is innate, priceless and life shaping. Often a lot is learnt through actions and less speech as actions often speak louder than words, we all know this! It’s about the subtleties.
So I think dads need a big shout out, not only on Father’s day! Dads are indeed REAL superheroes. They have big strong wings to carry us all, to hold us and make us feel safe, happy and valued. They provide so much, that the list is endless. From financial support, to emotional care, they are the fun machines. Kids stand strong on their shoulders and see the world from new angles. Dads, we love you! xxx
June 22, 2020