OT Does it get any better than being a dad?

[Lord Toneking]

I have two daughters 10 yrs and 13 yrs old. My youngest was tested for leukemia last year and I will say that it was the absolute worst time of my life. Thank God all the tests came back ok and she's fine now.

It's great being a parent but it really kills me to see my kids being sick and hurting.

 

[-=MYK=-]

I kind of like not being a dad.

I guess one has to be older to appreciate that situation.

 

[Pepi]

I have two daughters 10 yrs and 13 yrs old. My youngest was tested for leukemia last year and I will say that it was the absolute worst time of my life. Thank God all the tests came back ok and she's fine now.

It's great being a parent but it really kills me to see my kids being sick and hurting.

Tom ... that is wonderful she has a clean bill of health now They are making a lot of headway with leukemia today.

And about the statement "Kills me to see my kids sick" wait until your have grandkids. I worry more about them than I did my own

 

[Gainiac]

I'll find out probably next year, that's the plan.

Its crazy Danny, I had my doubts, especially becoming a dad at 43. We found out the day after my sister passed away and my head was all over the place. I thought that I liked my life the way that it was and didnt need something to complicate it and all throughout Victoria's pregnancy , I thought " ok, im going to be a dad, yay" but when he finally arrived and I first held him, that was it, it was all over; an instant change in perspective, thought processes and priorities, an instant life altering event for the better

Hope I'm not giving anything away here, I dont think so, but, Tell ya what, Kage, listening to you, then, hangin with you, you WERE all over the fkn place, and eventually it really DID center you, and I'm sure it was evident to all around you, definitely me, cause I watched....closely... Your a good Daddy and I love the heck outa watching you two 2gether...

Me? my finances are 2 fkd up, and,... im not really finished being a self-centered musically indulgent Bastard, but, its something I'd TOTALLY be into one day and very much respect all you Musical Fathers out there. My hats truly off to ya! A toast to the Shreddin' Papas!!

 

[yngzaklynch]

I know what you mean Kage. Looks like I'm gonna be a Dad again. Judy is waiting to tell her folks and our boy until she carries the baby a little longer but yeah we're pregnant again. My daughter is my world. I love her more than I ever thought I'd love anything. She is incredible!

 

[gdwill2u]

I'm with you all the way Kagey....BUT,

remember this feeling when they turn 14.....OH MY GOD

Just joking, it is the most blessed thing in my life and I am very gratefuyl for my three sons

 

[Lord Toneking]

I have two daughters 10 yrs and 13 yrs old. My youngest was tested for leukemia last year and I will say that it was the absolute worst time of my life. Thank God all the tests came back ok and she's fine now.

It's great being a parent but it really kills me to see my kids being sick and hurting.

Tom ... that is wonderful she has a clean bill of health now They are making a lot of headway with leukemia today.

And about the statement "Kills me to see my kids sick" wait until your have grandkids. I worry more about them than I did my own

Grandkids!?!? Me?!? A grandpa??? ...I don't think I'll ever be ready for that I may end up hurting someone

 

[bill]

I have some grandkids it's not so bad. If you live long enough it could happen to you.

 

[sandman]

I have to tell ya, Ive done some cool things in my life and experienced alot of joy doing various things but nothing , and I mean nothing can even come close to what Ive experienced being a father. There isnt a day that goes by that this fact isnt proved to me over and over again. If you arent a father, its not something that you will ever understand until you join the parent club. Its a revelation, a certain clarity where you gain this understanding of what its all about. Its an indelible, unbreakable bond and feeling of love that you could never imagine until you actually become a parent. There isnt a thing that I wouldnt happily do or give up to provide for my son and keep him safe

Just thought that Id share!!!

Kage[/quote
i feel the same way about my son....and my 2nd son will be here April 10th !!!

 

[gibson5413]

I'm glad to see threads like this from time-to-time. As passionate as I am about guitars/gear it pales compared to my family. I won't say anything that hasn't been said yet but I am proud to be a father of 4 children (2 boys at 12 and 9 and 2 girls at 6 and 2).

 

[squealie]

Here's a boring story...

Late fall 2007, my band did a 5 year anniv. gig.. where we played all of our original music from front to back for the first set (1.5 hours) then followed with all our home run hitters in the final set. During the first... we had over 200 people in the room that cheered and applauded, and drank, and knew every word to every song and sang along with us.

As I was packing my gear, I thought to myself... 'this has to be one of the most gratifying moments of my life'...'soak it in'.

A week or so later, my son's preschool class (he's 2.7) had one of those little 'concerts' where all the kids sing in a group. So I'm sitting there... watching them try to herd all these little tots onto a stage to whip off a rendition of Twinkle Twinkle... and they finally hustle them up there....

My boy, is nervous...as are lots of the kids... they're all looking around, and tearing up before the song starts...all quiet as mice. Jake, (mine) finally glances up and sees me smiling back at him... and he smiles real big and BELTS out "MY DADDY'S HERE!!!!"... scaring half the other toddlers to pieces and causing all the parents to erupt in laughter.

That, my friends, is a defining...happiest, un-toppable moment. I honestly felt like my life was completed with that.

Kids rule. And I had NO idea before I had mine.

 

[again with this]

I have to tell ya, Ive done some cool things in my life and experienced alot of joy doing various things but nothing , and I mean nothing can even come close to what Ive experienced being a father. There isnt a day that goes by that this fact isnt proved to me over and over again. If you arent a father, its not something that you will ever understand until you join the parent club. Its a revelation, a certain clarity where you gain this understanding of what its all about. Its an indelible, unbreakable bond and feeling of love that you could never imagine until you actually become a parent. There isnt a thing that I wouldnt happily do or give up to provide for my son and keep him safe

Just thought that Id share!!!

Kage

Good for you dude. I couldn't agree more. When my son was born, I was reborn with him. Sometimes the new me is unfamiliar, but I wouldn't change it for the world. Being a father is the reason for my being. I love my boy more than my next breath.

 

[HottKarl]

Its an indelible, unbreakable bond and feeling of love that you could never imagine until you actually become a parent.

Kage

You know, that pretty much sums it up for me. I can have the shittiest day.....come home in a pissy mood.....and then my 2 yr old and 4 yr old daughters drop whatever they are doing and come SCREAMING into the kitchen, "DADDY, DADDY, DADDY!!!"......and I forget everything except the joy I feel picking my girls up and giving them a big hug and asking them about their day.

It makes me understand who I am really working for.

They can light up any room....yet be total nightmares the next minute. But I wouldn't have it any other way. The 4 yr old is a total princess and the 2 yr old is the frickin' devil, I swear. She can melt you with her smile (she smiles with her whole body)....and then just get downright evil 5 seconds later. But that's what makes them who they are.

My son is 11....things do change as they get a little older and start to head out on their own. I can't believe this 5 foot tall, 95 lb kid is the same little boy who liked me to rub his tummy when he didn't feel good.

Great thread....lots of people here with tons of love for their kids.

 

[MichaelG]

There isnt a day that goes by that this fact isnt proved to me over and over again. If you arent a father, its not something that you will ever understand until you join the parent club. Its a revelation, a certain clarity where you gain this understanding of what its all about. Its an indelible, unbreakable bond and feeling of love that you could never imagine until you actually become a parent.

Amen! There isn't a single thing that I wouldn't give up for my kids, 4 yr old boy and 7 yr old girl. The bond is unbelievable, and I live to make them giggle and laugh and smile those bright innocent (ok, not so innocent sometimes) little smiles.

How many adults have you met that are completely overwhelmed with joy after you have given them a big cardboard box?

Michael

 

[ke2]

Here's a boring story...

Late fall 2007, my band did a 5 year anniv. gig.. where we played all of our original music from front to back for the first set (1.5 hours) then followed with all our home run hitters in the final set. During the first... we had over 200 people in the room that cheered and applauded, and drank, and knew every word to every song and sang along with us.

As I was packing my gear, I thought to myself... 'this has to be one of the most gratifying moments of my life'...'soak it in'.

A week or so later, my son's preschool class (he's 2.7) had one of those little 'concerts' where all the kids sing in a group. So I'm sitting there... watching them try to herd all these little tots onto a stage to whip off a rendition of Twinkle Twinkle... and they finally hustle them up there....

My boy, is nervous...as are lots of the kids... they're all looking around, and tearing up before the song starts...all quiet as mice. Jake, (mine) finally glances up and sees me smiling back at him... and he smiles real big and BELTS out "MY DADDY'S HERE!!!!"... scaring half the other toddlers to pieces and causing all the parents to erupt in laughter.

That, my friends, is a defining...happiest, un-toppable moment. I honestly felt like my life was completed with that.

Kids rule. And I had NO idea before I had mine.

Before Christmas, the kindergarden were celebrating the saint Lucia day. (13th of dec.)
All of the little ones were dressed up in white, and walked around the yard of the kg while singing. There was more than one tear in my eye then. Hell, I choke up when I think about it now

My oldest lives with me helf the time, since his mom and I split up. There`s NOTHING that can describe they joy I feel inside eveytime I pick him up in kidengarden, and he comes running towards me and jumps up in my arms

 

[Belasco]

Well put, my life belongs to my family and I would have it no other way.

 

[chalnger86]

This is awesome! All of us hard-ass, workin' in the trenches, comin' home sweaty, tired and bloody from gigs - all showing that we are all loving dads that would do absolutely ANYTHING for our kids and grandkids. Really says something about the kind of people that we have here at Rig-Talk. I feel very priveliged to be hangin' out with all you guys here. You guys rock!

Now let's go pound some beers!

Actually i gotta take my daughter to get her second flu shot in a few hours. Mom's gotta work, so i'm goin' it alone... this otta be fun...

 

[Zachman]

I have to tell ya, Ive done some cool things in my life and experienced alot of joy doing various things but nothing , and I mean nothing can even come close to what Ive experienced being a father. There isnt a day that goes by that this fact isnt proved to me over and over again. If you arent a father, its not something that you will ever understand until you join the parent club. Its a revelation, a certain clarity where you gain this understanding of what its all about. Its an indelible, unbreakable bond and feeling of love that you could never imagine until you actually become a parent. There isnt a thing that I wouldnt happily do or give up to provide for my son and keep him safe

Just thought that Id share!!!

Kage

The only thing I can think of is becoming a grandfather

 

[Lord Toneking]

I'm glad to see threads like this from time-to-time. As passionate as I am about guitars/gear it pales compared to my family. I won't say anything that hasn't been said yet but I am proud to be a father of 4 children (2 boys at 12 and 9 and 2 girls at 6 and 2).

Man bro, that's a good lookin' family you have there You look nothing like I expected. You're the Clark Kent of guitar players...you definately have some killer clips

 

[amiller]

I have to tell ya, Ive done some cool things in my life and experienced alot of joy doing various things but nothing , and I mean nothing can even come close to what Ive experienced being a father. There isnt a day that goes by that this fact isnt proved to me over and over again. If you arent a father, its not something that you will ever understand until you join the parent club. Its a revelation, a certain clarity where you gain this understanding of what its all about. Its an indelible, unbreakable bond and feeling of love that you could never imagine until you actually become a parent. There isnt a thing that I wouldnt happily do or give up to provide for my son and keep him safe

Just thought that Id share!!!

Kage

I agree with you totally...especially the part about not understanding until you're in the "parent club." I was completely blindsided by the impact my son's birth had on me. I was a typical 70s carefree, pot smoking, long hair, NO responsibility hippy/rocker type with no concept of what it means to be a father. The concept never even entered my mind even after I knew I would soon be a parent. When I took my wife to the hospital to deliver I had a "could care less" attitude...just another day to me. The doc told me it might be a while so I decided to go get a coke or something. I was only gone about 20 minutes. I remember the elevator doors opening up and there was the doc grinning. He put his hand out to shake mine and said, "how about a boy?"

BAM!!! it hit me like a ton of bricks. I was in total shock!!! Chills ran up and down my spine. I had a grin on my face that just would not go away...I swear to you that hours later I was still smiling...so much so that I remember my face muscles were hurting...I was overjoyed!!! I can't explain why the sudden turn around or why I was so overwhelmed with joy. All I know is that I became a father that day...and will always be one.