Belated Father's Day Post

Happy Father's Day to my dear...

A belated post, but never too late. Now that it's late, got more to write and give thanks to rite?

All I want to say is THANK YOU. I know this journey of fatherhood hasn't been as natural as motherhood is to me. For one, that's the difference between man & woman, and what they call maternal instincts. Secondly, you have never really experienced your father spending much time with you in your childhood and growing years to know what is expected of you. Thirdly, you come from a family where hugs & kisses are almost non existent, words of encouragement rare, family outings far & few. And that's why reflecting back as I write, I am grateful and thankful, for your humbleness and willingness to be an even better father. No doubt some actions do not come as naturally to you, but slowly I see you are learning to be a better father. Thank you dear ...

The first time we skyped, and you sang nursery rhymes to Isabelle... I almost teared. It came unexpected, I never thought you would do that. In the years I have known you, I always felt you were the most unexpressive person, tongue tied and embarassed to say any nice words to me.

Everytime Isabelle kicks up a fuss at meal times, you tell me to stop feeding. It irritates me as hell that you have so little patience to persuade her to eat, especially knowing how far we have come in bringing up her weight. But at our recent lunch at Crystal Jade, when I saw you patiently shred the slices of egg omelette, avoiding the oily bits for Isabelle, I knew you cared. Just in a very different way from me. Our child is truly blessed, cos she has love in abundance in all different forms & style.

There are many other examples, but the above 2 touched me the most. You are and will be a great daddy. And I will definitely tell Isabelle one day of the great things you have done for her.

Happy Father's Day dear! With hugs & kisses