Back at it Again
What I've been up to!
Its been awhile since my last post. I've been spending a lot of time growing, both physically and mentally since my last post. I've taken on the challenge of running 5K's, ToughMudder (17 more days), 10K (end of the year) and switching up my parenting schedule to get my kids more.I've also been thinking a lot about Dads lately, all kinds of Dads. Most of my friends who are great Dads. But what makes a "great" Dad. I don't know the answer to this question. Really everyone has there own interpretation of what a great father is or should be.
Dads What kind are you?
If you read my past posts, I'm over being a mental basket case when it comes to dating. :-) Its tough to date in todays age. So, much is going one, but sadly there is one thing I can't wrap my brain around. The Single Mom. Its not what you're thinking.Maybe its natural, but many of the women I find have children. No big surprise there. One thing I have found its so difficult to meet or go out because they' have their kids 24/7 or the ex has the 1 or 2 weekends a month. Huh, how much???
Don't get this wrong, I'm not tooting my horn here. I have my kids 1 week on and 1 week off. I am their Father, Dad, Pops. This is not a Job or a hobby. These are my boys.
Why aren't they spending more time with their kids? Surprisingly many don't even pay child support. This is just shocking to me. I simply cannot come to terms with any of this. I'm not racking my brain on this subject, more like just shaking my head in disbelief.
I spoke with one lady who I just met and I told her that I didn't understand this. Her ex got their child 1 weekend a month and doesn't pay child support. She basically told me that in her experience that she believes most men want it this way. Most men, really!
I believe she is right. I would say the vast majority of Single Moms I know have their kids full time or all but 1 or 2 weekends a month and most don't receive child support. I don't know their circumstances and I don't want to judge, but you would have to kill me to keep me from my children.
If this is what our society has become, then its really really sad. No wonder a dad is seen as great when they spend time with their children. If most single dads, who by the way shouldn't even be called a single parent if they have their child 1 weekend a month, then we as a society have simply failed.
I don't want to go on a rant as i'm starting to get the blood boiling. I leave it on this note regarding "single" dads. If you're going to dip the pen in ink then you better be prepared to write something.
