Being Dad – Dad’s day out

Being Dad: A dad’s perspective

Current corporate world with the prevailing tag of “Greed is Good” has replaced the motto of fair business. Stress levels have increased substantially and cut-throat competition has made it difficult to differentiate between friends and foes. Being an integral part of this world where 75% of my day time is spent with professional people, wear-tear of body/mind/soul is bound to happen. When it reaches dangerous levels where the power of understanding turns zero, it clearly indicates that we, Dads need rest. Although, avoiding such situations are impossible but taking a break from this for a short while is a must. And that’s what I did to refill myself:). I rocked being dad for the whole day to my little munchkin.

My 2.5 year old kid is a notorious little monster and super-recharged powerhouse. During working days my efforts to spend time with him goes in vain. I start for office before he wakes up and return to home after he has fallen deep asleep. But one night, I found him awake playing with his toys and softly whispering rhymes. Listening to his sweet voice prompted out giggles from me. Sudden giggles made him excited enough to see me & ask his mom “Where did Papa come from”? I could not resist & cuddled him for next few minutes & decided to take a days break the next morning.

It was a start of Beautiful morning

Yes, it had to be a bright & beautiful morning. The motivation of spending a day with my baby woke me up at 6am to plan the days itinerary. Beautiful start had to be more adorable in the lap of nature, when we hit the nearby garden. Together, we spent almost 1:30 hours playing football, exercising, watching trees, listening & clicking (recent passion of my baby) birds.

It was welcome back to home only to find “Pool ready for us”. Splashing water on each other and playing with those chirpy water toys triggered non-stop burst of laughter and excitement. I never though that splash time can be as long as an hour, courtesy, my Baby:). It was all so much fun, clapping, singing, playing chap chap, innocence of getting water toys bathe.. & so much all! WOW, kids rock us.

So it was my day & dressing him up made me feel good. I picked up my choice clothes for him to dress but quickly came to the term that kids have their own choices now. But it was a sweet surprise, which made me aware that it was his favourite color & I jumped at my choice for him. His thanking & hugging pleased me all the more, thanking God for such an adorable gift of life.

Being dad: When I became “Favourite”

The “foodie” session was mutual, both of us making each other eat out of sheer love. Mangoes felt more sweeter that day. I suddenly realized that I had became more hungry today, Lol! It felt as if it was the best day in past few months when I heard him saying “Papa is my favourite”. A broad smile came on my face hearing this, before knowing that I will be teased with this phrase for next few days by wifey;). I loved this “teasing” & wanted it to continue!

We then decided to get loaded in the car and have a fun filled day.  From Game zone to shopping, to his favourite “Blue Ice-cream” & animated kids movie was the itinerary for next 4hours. Frankly speaking, it was a bliss. From going to loo to support in game zone, it was only “Papa” that day. I felt privileged over wifey for the first time today. It was actually “My day Out”.

Rides, Food, Masti, Gossip, Capturing Picture’s, Shooting Video’s was all we did for next few hours. It took me down the memory lane to my own childhood. Childhood was indeed so beautiful, with no “Fear” & no “Impossible” in our dictionary. I realised that “Bachpan” never thinks of “what others will say or react”, that’s why it is so pure & innocent. A kid teaches you so much, I happened to comprehend that day.

Composed Night to fall in Love with

As the day started to come to an end, my kid hugging me went into the world of dreams. His expression resembling a meditating monk made me composed enough for the day. Being dad, filled my inner self with a ray of hope and optimism to try and make this a better world once again with a selfless love. I vouched to re-enter the world of innocence without giving my grey matter a societal pressure to handle.

I too fell asleep within seconds of putting myself in bed. For a change, I didn’t had an urge to watch TV or read a book or hear music to act as distraction for mind to stop thinking of world & office. For the whole day I didn’t had a moment to think of another world. I was pacified and calmness reflected on my face. Today, my kids face was running on my mind while dreaming. Duo of us have hit the right knot with our snoring. These snores are omens that we are ready to take on the world again with loads of energy together tomorrow and day after and after forever.

Being dad
Daddy’s day out!

We are dads but have very less to share & spend our time with. Let’s give us a chance more to “being dad” and enjoy the happiness life has showered us with.

Thanks, Chandresh jain, for sharing your feelings with us! It was enough of Mom’s, had to be dads & hoping for more of dad- centric posts:)

Happy baby-ing Dads! Kids love Papa’s more than what Mom thinks:).

Jhilmil

Quest to live the life surrounded with the charming little bundle's of joy. When they speak, I sing, When they smile, I rejoice , When they hug, I hold them never to lose, Such is my passion for these Gifts of God.This love urged me to navigate separately from my Travel Blog & establish an "All-In-One" Blog for budding mothers. Mum's have multi-tasked this world ,with all her professional commitments , she still makes an extra effort to be a loving, caring and be an intellectual mommy! Cheers, for me too come from the same fraternity, post having a superb academics & close to 8 years of professional experience and blessed with a little one "who has indeed changed my life from Autumn to Spring";)

This Post Has 27 Comments

  1. It’s interesting to read about thoughts of a Dad!Usually most blogs are full of stories of moms including mine.But Dads help parenting chaos behind the screen.Kids need the love of both mom and dad they love to spend the day with Dad too!

    1. Jhilmil

      That’s really true amila, dad’s actually don’t get the most deserved space! Hence, this post stands special:)

  2. Celine

    So interesting to read. Would love to read more about this.

  3. Definitely a Daddy’s girl over here! I know my dad wishes he could have spent more time with us growing up, but as a physician, he didn’t always have the time to come to all our sporting events. Now that he’s retiring soon, he is actively seeking out ways to spend time with me and my sister even though we live so far away!

    1. Jhilmil

      Hey Divya, it’s me too a big time daddy’s girl & you know tomorrow I’ll be with him for his retirement:). It’s so much of fun to get papa’s time in life. It really matters!

  4. Ravi

    Interesting read.Am sure all Dad’s will be happy to read this article.

  5. Inbode

    I actually love reading your blogs! You are setting an example for many! All the best to you two!

    1. Jhilmil

      Thank you so very much for those kind words:)

  6. Great post! Growing up I was a “Daddy’s girl” when I was younger he worked a lot. However, still made time to do fun stuff with my sibling and I.

    1. Jhilmil

      Wow, sweet of dad’s.. They are really lovable & deserve all credits:)

  7. White Whale

    You are writing about most importabt matters in a relationship. Touching so much pivotal matter. There is so much love in it. Sipmly great.

    1. Jhilmil

      Thank you so much Dominik..I believe that both the wheels are incredible for a family & healthy relationship.. More of posts dedicated to dad’s coming shortly:)

  8. ascendingbutterfly

    Great post. Fatherhood is the mirror image of Motherhood, but elements are equally important on the development of the child.

    Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly

    1. Jhilmil

      So true, both the elements play such a crucial role for a kids development.. None can suffice the role of another!

  9. ascendingbutterfly

    ha! I meant BOTH elements, not but elements, stupid auto correct! LOL

    Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly

  10. kedz

    interesting… i would definitely let my husband read your blog, he would def love it,. That’s for sure…

    1. Jhilmil

      Thanks for the appreciation:).. Would love to have many dads come here, as there is much more in store!

  11. toastycritic

    Moms are amazing. But dads too often get the short shrift. And people think us to be dolts and idiots as if we are clueless and really don’t know what’s going on. I think that’s a dangerous message to be putting out there. It damages relationships, and it damages our children. And it especially damages our boys as they are conditioned to think there is a problem with them.

    1. Jhilmil

      Dad’s are more amazing than we think. It’s just that a mom’s power overrides that dad’s love & care for their kids.. We will have series of posts on this to help dads come out & speak of their love & care:)

  12. Sophie

    You sound like a super dad! And you can feel the love in these tales.

  13. Keoshia

    Great post, it look like you had a great Daddy Day out, lol!

  14. Ana Ojha

    Your post makes a nice read! Daddy’s day out sounds super fun. Hope this idea fascinates other dads too to take a break from their corporate life and have fun with their kids!

    1. Jhilmil

      Thanks, it was indeed a super fun!

  15. Ola

    This was written from such a deeply loving perspective. I was a joy to read and so touching. It’s not often that I get to read a Dad’s thoughts on the love he has for his little ones. So refreshing.

    1. Jhilmil

      Thank you so much for loving a Dad’s view:)

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