tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post868829403634431095..comments2024-02-16T15:14:36.719-06:00Comments on Wet Noodle Posse: Fathers and SonsMJFredrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06881706931355203700noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-70970924502278436852009-06-16T16:28:35.409-05:002009-06-16T16:28:35.409-05:00Louisa, your comment made me teary. My dad and bro...Louisa, your comment made me teary. My dad and brother don't have a good relationship, but my brother and step-dad do. When Dale has a kid, I can imagine that relationship will reflect the latter relationship.<br /><br />Trish, that is an old picture ;) Look at that dark hair on Fred ;)<br /><br />Theresa, 5 daughters! Your poor dad!! :)MJFredrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06881706931355203700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-72193893330084051192009-06-16T08:06:15.057-05:002009-06-16T08:06:15.057-05:00Oh, this is very interesting. I can't wait to ...Oh, this is very interesting. I can't wait to see what sort of Dads my sons will be...or maybe I can wait. Ha! :)<br /><br />My dad didn't take a big part in raising his 5 daughters so it is interesting to see my husband be SO involved in our children's lives. It's wonderful to watch.<br /><br />Thanks for the post, Mary!Theresa Raganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815320170046221853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-54234125635563925022009-06-15T23:02:16.868-05:002009-06-15T23:02:16.868-05:00Your dh is a good dad. Wild to see the boy so litt...Your dh is a good dad. Wild to see the boy so little in that picture. :)<br /><br />I'm envious of those who have good and close relationships with their fathers. I think it's very special when people do.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-23073532797535816542009-06-15T19:29:38.226-05:002009-06-15T19:29:38.226-05:00I have two brothers who are both great Dads - one ...I have two brothers who are both great Dads - one to his son and daughter and the other to his stepson. I see much of our Dad in my brothers. He was stern and a bit strict, but he also had a wicked dry sense of humor and loved to tease all of us. My brothers are that way with their kids. It is when I watch them teach the boys to work on cars or to build something and I see how patient they are that I see my Dad the most. He had such high expectations of my brothers as men and as professionals and they have lived up to those expectations and are instilling them in their sons. My eldest nephew particularly is SO much like my late father it brings tears to my eyes.Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-28765528808269122012009-06-15T19:13:19.640-05:002009-06-15T19:13:19.640-05:00Yeah, MJ - it's tough. None of my kids lives c...Yeah, MJ - it's tough. None of my kids lives close. Two in Colorado, one in Northern Ireland. At least the baby's not in Ireland. And we're thinking of retiring to Colorado. Of course, if we do, then the kids will probably have new jobs and will move somewhere else.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-68215222424654633002009-06-15T19:10:49.711-05:002009-06-15T19:10:49.711-05:00Mary, how what a neat comment. My dh always wanted...Mary, how what a neat comment. My dh always wanted a daughter. I would love to see him with a girl. Maybe a granddaughter in the distant distant future....<br /><br />Terry, I look forward to seeing my son with his kids. He's already told us he won't likely live in town, though :(<br /><br />Maureen, how sweet about your brother. My bro would make a great daddy, if they'd ever get around to it. Tick tock!MJFredrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06881706931355203700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-69811200267949667352009-06-15T18:37:49.322-05:002009-06-15T18:37:49.322-05:00I hope this doesn't seem irreverent or like I ...I hope this doesn't seem irreverent or like I don't take the discussion seriously, because I do. I share your delight, MJ, in watching fathers and sons. We have two daughters so I never saw my husband with a son, until we adopted a male dog. It's SO much fun to watch my husband with the pup. he plays catch with him like he's training him for the Red Sox. And delights when Fen catches the ball! DH adores his daughters but playing with his "boy" is altogether different.Mary Curryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173540875518117671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-19067188279443068162009-06-15T14:45:50.136-05:002009-06-15T14:45:50.136-05:00MJ,
I've really enjoyed watching my brother wi...MJ,<br />I've really enjoyed watching my brother with his son. He calls him buddy. I love how my brother's son wants to help him when he's working on pavers or building something. Little Andrew wants to be just like his dad. He even stands like my brother.Mo Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13644902211036445323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-49507942662668633872009-06-15T12:28:40.270-05:002009-06-15T12:28:40.270-05:00I didn't have much contact with my father-in-l...I didn't have much contact with my father-in-law, and from what I saw, he was not the affectionate sort. However, my husband managed to overcome any reluctance to cuddle and care for our son. They're still very close. <br /><br />I had the pleasure of visiting my son shortly after his son was born. He changed diapers (payback!) and was definitely 'in love' with the kidlet. That was about a year and a half ago, and the magic hasn't worn off. He's still the caring father, and it warms my heart to get the parental updates. <br /><br />Just wish we could be closer.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.com