Dhar Mann Instagram – Disclaimer. This is NOT a pregnancy announcement lol.
Growing up my dad wasn’t around much because he was always busy working. He’d come home after I was already asleep and would often leave before I woke up. So to be honest, I always thought that’s what I’d be like as a dad. Giving money, but rarely time.
Before Laura and I decided to start a family, I told her work would still have to be my first priority, she’d have to do most of the heavy lifting and I definitely did not have time to be changing any diapers.
But mannnn was I wrong. After Ella and Myla came into this world, everything changed. It’s like God rewired my brain. My kids became my first priority, I wanted to be an active partner in raising our kids and I definitely have changed a lot of diapers haha! Not because I have to, but because I want to.
Having kids has been the biggest blessing in my life. My daughters are my “why” in everything I do. I live for every laugh, every smile, every hug and kiss. “I love you daddy” is by far my favorite 4 words.
As I write this now I can hear their cute little voices and footsteps while they run through the halls. And the day I no longer hear that because they’re grown… I will be an emotional wreck haha!
Having grown up the way I did and experiencing two different parenting styles, one as a son and one as a dad… what I’ve learned is this: if you have the option to give money or time to your kids, ideally give both. But if you have to choose one, give time. Presence > Presents. Time goes by so fast. And in the end kids won’t remember every fancy toy you got them, but they will remember all the special time you spent with them.
Happy Father’s Day ❤️ | Posted on 17/Jun/2024 01:29:49
