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Fathers’ Hats
As another Father’s Day comes around, I have begun to reflect upon the many different types of work that are associated with fatherhood, at least around our home. Here are a few of the “hats” I have worn over the past few years, in no particular order:
Chauffeur
Interpreter
Salesman
Hostage Negotiator
Diplomat
Law Enforcement Official
Sanitation Technician
Hair Stylist
Fashion Designer
Pedicurist
Manicurist
Dental Hygienist
Actor
Voice Talent
Life Coach
Personal Therapist
Bodyguard
Dietitian
Phonetician
Crayon Art Critic
Movie Screener
Imaginary Food Taste Tester
Singer/Voice Coach
Physical Therapist – specializing in walking development
Teacher
Mentor
Confidant
Teammate
Storyteller
First Responder in Crises (mostly kissing “owies”)
Speech Pathologist
Punching Bag
Personal Chef
Janitor
and, my favorite role, Playmate
For time’s sake, we sum all of these roles into one word: “father.” With all of the many roles a father must play, and the thousands of “hats” they wear day to day, I tip my hat (pun entirely intended, and probably awkwardly worked in) to all of the men in the world who have been any one or more of these things, or thousands of others, to me. Happy Fathers’ Day!
As a part of our celebration, we went to the Wishing Star Petting Zoo on Saturday: something I’ve been waiting to do for a long time! Here are a few highlights:
When we got in the car and asked her what her favorite animal was she said, “The cow statue.” It was a little plastic cow head stuck on a bale of hay. Oh well… at least I enjoyed petting the bunnies…