Keeping My Priorities In The Right Place
 

Belinda and I are in Southern Cal for Webmaster Access. My ex-wife calls and tells me that my 5 year old son has a play with his kindergarten class. His first play ever. Tomorrow. At 9:30am.

She didn't tell me sooner because she didn't know the exact date until now. At first I have to admit, I started crying like a baby when I got off the phone. Why? Because I want my son to always know he's the most important thing in his daddy's life and always will be. He doesn't even realize how special this is. I cried because I'm so far away.

But then I sucked it up and bought a plane ticket. Right now I'm posting from the Burbank Airport while waiting for my plane to get here. I'm going to fly up there, watch his play, and fly back tomorrow afternoon in time to make it to the Playboy Mansion Party.

Yes, he only has one line. But that's a very important line to me. I love being a father. :)

fuckin killer

you just earned a shit load of respect from me

Dude, you are the man!

Nice choice. And thank the stars that you can make that choice. Most people can not.

Good job, dad. :thumbsup

yah, gotta say that was a nice thing to read :thumbsup

FATHER OF THE YEAR MATERIAL!!! :thumbsup

Wow dude i wish my dad was like you

get to see my dad maybe twice a year lost all respect for him

good job i have an amazing step dad and love him to peices

I don't understand fathers who don't get involved with their kids. They have no idea what they're missing.

I have a blog to my son. I write to him about things we do together, my feelings for him, post pictures, etc. My kid knows his daddy loves him more than anything in the world.

Bravo, man. Bravo. Great to talk last night. Hope we see you when you get back.

Yes, it was REALLY great chatting with you two! You're so much fun to be around.

Wow, that's much more than most people would do, I think. I remember I dropped out of basketball in grade seven mostly because neither of my parents could come to the games.

The world would be a better place if parents did the right thing for their children more often. My hat's off to you for being a Father, and not just 'weekend' dad.

You are fortunate that you have a schedule and a bank account that allows you to do those things that mean so much to you, but even more fortunate is your son for having a Daddy who loves him so much. (Although if you're anything like Christian, you'd probably argue that YOU'RE the lucky one just for having him in your life.) Let's just say you are both very fortunate :thumbsup

Have a safe trip... Looking forward to seeing you and Belinda tomorrow night!

I agree with Christian: the lucky ones are the parents who get to enjoy their children. They make life so much better. Looking at things through a child's eyes is pure joy.

Can't wait to see you two tomorrow.

Yes he is a great dad and thinks about his son all the time. It was sad when he cried about it but he was very excited when he decided to just fly down there to see it and then come back. I KNOW that when we have kids, they will never feel un-loved and I am glad that I get to experience how he is with kids before we have them together.

No other choice to make my friend. :thumbsup


What the hell are we working for if not for our families!!


Enjoy the play and be sure you ask him for his autograph when he leaves the stage! :winkwink:

And I can tell you'll be a great mom. My son loves you so much. :)

It's really cute when he whispers to you but does it so loud that I can hear it (of course I pretend I can't): "Hey Blenda, I'm going to tell daddy that I'm his but I'm really yours, okay!" Wink Wink.

SO cute.

Now that I'm here it looks like he might not get to perform because he's pretty sick right now. :( Poor little guy. :(

That is a great story and nice to see your doing the RIGHT THING :thumbsup

That is so sweet! props to you for doing that for your son and I think it's great.

I am totally impressed. :thumbsup

awwwwwwwwww!!!!

awwwww! it was so sweet of you!
you just did the best thing to do ... :thumbsup

thats awesome

Your son is going to remember that his Daddy flew in to see him at his very first play for the rest of his life. Even if he is too sick to go on today, he'll remember that you came to see him! Now THAT'S parenting!

Very nice of you man, I know I would have done the same thing.

Aw, that's sweet. Nice move Dad. :thumbsup

Be a stage Dad, and tell him to suck it up, otherwise he'll never get hired in Hollywood. So what play and what role is he playing?

BTW, if you need me to take your place at the Playboy mansion party, just let me know and I'll make the sacrifice.

ADG Webmaster

:(

at least you're there with him

He wanted to do it anyway. And he did. And I was so proud I cried. Because he was scared to death, you could tell by looking at his cute little sweet face, but he stepped up in front of all the people that were there, gulped really deep and delivered his line:

"And that's just what they did!"

Then he turned around and went back by the other kids. I could not have been more proud! Or a bigger baby, I guess, because that was the point at which my eyes started leaking. He was sick and scared to death but he did it because HE wanted to.

well put sir!

I hope he always knows he's #1 to daddy. :) I think he will. In fact, I'm sure he will.

I salute you for keeping your priorities in life.

Thank you. It's never a question when it comes to my son. :)

very interesting, wrote it all down for future reading

i'd do the same thing, but i have no child yet. lots of dads wouldn't. thats #1 dad material and a great story to tell when you're a grandfather. of course, many years from now :)

Man, you are one good father :thumbsup

Thats quite awesome.. sorry for calling you a fag earlier ;)

What are you doing later? I know this one bar...

hahahaha

For some reason the tossed salad in your sig just seems to crack me up more in relation to this thread...

Well. at least we dont have to talk preferences by the time we leave the bar ;)