I have to say this last week has been very trying and tough. I started a new JOB, I loose one day with my son(but love that Reanna, his mom is getting him), and can't go to the Oregon Coast next weekend. This all sounds so horrible, but then I think what I get in return........
1. I get to be an adult. Not just a single dad, but a working adult!
2. I get to take my son to Disneyland for his 4th Birthday(since now I will be bringing in money).
3. I get some piece of mind that I am growing up.
4. I still get to be a DAD!
I have been talking with Ryder a lot about money and that daddy is broken(meaning broke). But I hope he understands that work is a part of life and Daddy hasn't worked since before he was born. I hope he understands that daddy is going back to work, but I don't think he understands that we are going to miss a day together. I have to put out much love to Reanna, she has been a great mother to Ryder and a good friend to me. This makes it very easy to raise our son together. So thank you Reanna.
Today I get to spend time with Ryder and I am going to take him for a fun day at the Science Center and Children's Museum. He always wants to go to the Science Center or Swimming now. I love his thinking! PLAY, PLAY, PLAY. So Off I go into this wonderful life I have.
Thanks everyone who has supported me and helped me grow back into an adult. Now watch out world because Ryder and myself are on the loose.
Single Average Dad
singleaveragedad@gmail.com
"The day my son was born, I simultaneously died and was reborn. Every day before that day, my life had been about me and what I wanted the world to give me. Every day since, my life necessarily has been about what I can give to someone else. And that, I think, is why the world needs more children - and more parents." ~~ Kevin, Attorney from Richmond VA
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Today is a new Chapter
So today I go to my first official meeting at my new JOB. It has been over 4 years since I have official worked! I am sad to say I am getting back in the Bar business but hopefully this is just a tool for me to further my life. I also start school in April. But the sad thing is I loose one day with my son a week. :-( this makes me sad. But I have to take this in stride. I am bettering my life so my son can have a better life. So for now I will be just suck it up and work my ass off. So for all you people out there in Puyallup(yeah that is where I am working) I will be letting you know when you can come get a drink from your favorite Bartender. LOL
Thanks,
Chris Niemeyer
AverageSingleDad@gmail.com
Thanks,
Chris Niemeyer
AverageSingleDad@gmail.com
Monday, February 7, 2011
I love being a Dad!!
I love being a dad!!! Being a Dad has shown me how much I need to learn about being responsible, but also has brought me a bright and cheerful life.
I just had the most crazy scare in my life! Ryder and myself where up at the Highline Community College Tennis courts thats has a private walk park and pond. We where up there playing tag and letting the dogs run when Ryder wanted to play Hide and Seek. So being the fun dad I am (LOL) I went along, he hid then I found him. I hid and he found me. Then he went to hide and I couldn't find him. So I was running around trying to find my 3 1/2 year old son. Calling his name and looking under every tree branch and every place I think he could hide. But no answer, laugh or even a cry. Tears started to come to me and I then went into survival mode and grabbed everyone I could to help me find him. After 20 minutes of looking I was on the phone with the police and look who comes running up the street, with no coat on and a smile on his face?!?!?!? Ryder. Whew I was relived and all I could do was laugh. Ryder kept telling me that he told me he would come back. I asked him where he went? He told me he went home and crawled in bed. But when I didn't show up he went to find me. WTF!!! My 3 1/2 year old walked home a block and went in the house grabbed a juice and climbed in bed, while daddy was running wild and calling for him. All I could do is laugh at him and tell him how scarred I was.
I just had the most crazy scare in my life! Ryder and myself where up at the Highline Community College Tennis courts thats has a private walk park and pond. We where up there playing tag and letting the dogs run when Ryder wanted to play Hide and Seek. So being the fun dad I am (LOL) I went along, he hid then I found him. I hid and he found me. Then he went to hide and I couldn't find him. So I was running around trying to find my 3 1/2 year old son. Calling his name and looking under every tree branch and every place I think he could hide. But no answer, laugh or even a cry. Tears started to come to me and I then went into survival mode and grabbed everyone I could to help me find him. After 20 minutes of looking I was on the phone with the police and look who comes running up the street, with no coat on and a smile on his face?!?!?!? Ryder. Whew I was relived and all I could do was laugh. Ryder kept telling me that he told me he would come back. I asked him where he went? He told me he went home and crawled in bed. But when I didn't show up he went to find me. WTF!!! My 3 1/2 year old walked home a block and went in the house grabbed a juice and climbed in bed, while daddy was running wild and calling for him. All I could do is laugh at him and tell him how scarred I was.
So after all the hype and my heart rate became normal I sat him down and talked to him, but how do you explain to a 3 year old about this. I called his mom and had her talk to him also. I hope he gets it, since I don't know how I can handle this scenario again!
The moral to this story is my 3 1/2 year old son is smarter and knows more than I. LOL Well at least I know he knows where we live and that he can get in the house! BTW the front door was locked and he had to go around back.
Today we are staying indoors and enjoying each others company.
Have a fabulous day,
Single Average Dad
singleaveragedad@gmail.com
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