Daddy's Boy

The other day, Nathan and I went on a little date which ended with a stop at Barnes and Nobles. I was skimming a book about raising boys. {I know. We were on a date and I was reading a book about kids... What can I say?!} Anyway. The book mentioned that between 18-36 months boys typically go through a major daddy stage. We. Are. There.

Let me back up. Nathan has been freelancing while we wait for another job that is on the table to pan out. So he has been home a lot. And we are LOVING the family time. Enter Daddy-Mania.

24-7 Daddy is on Milo's mind. Sure. I'm there too, but all day long he wants daddy to play. And Nathan can't say no. Nor does he want to say no. Milo still comes around for milk and lovies, and I still put him down for naps and bedtime. But 90% of the time, he wants Daddy to play.

Am I jealous? No. Nope. Nah. OK. Maybe sometimes. But I am thoroughly enjoying the breaks. Our house has stayed clean. Dishes done. Laundry managed. Wonderful meals on the table. And I feel so refreshed. But most of all, I love the fact that Milo so greatly adores his daddy. And I love hearing "Milo did _____. I taught Milo _____. Look at us Mommy!" It brings great joy to my heart seeing these two guys bond.

And it also makes my heart ache for children, boys, who don't have that. Who don't have a dad. Who can't have their dad. Whose dad doesn't play, show affection, care. I feel like Milo will be able to understand what it means to have a Heavenly Father because he has an Earthly Father to show him what that looks like. Tonight, I pray for all of the boys and girls who are without their fathers... for whatever reason. For the military children who are sacrificing their dads for us. For the children who lost their fathers. And for the children whose father's simply are not there. May God wrap each one in His loving hands and fill that void.

Nathan sure is lucky to get such an awesome post and it isn't even Father's Day. ;)