tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post2799023437796179787..comments2024-01-13T18:35:19.562-08:00Comments on Backpacking Dad: HeroBackpacking Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02498905428420679901noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-65380090198095718592008-05-10T12:11:00.000-07:002008-05-10T12:11:00.000-07:00Very nice, but I'd still get a present!Very nice, but I'd still get a present!Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-44619334407864758702008-05-09T07:04:00.000-07:002008-05-09T07:04:00.000-07:00Ah, this almost made me cry. I hope my husband fe...Ah, this almost made me cry. I hope my husband feels that way about me. <BR/><BR/>You still have to get her a Mother's Day gift, though!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254181459688488318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-6423314445394699552008-05-08T18:00:00.000-07:002008-05-08T18:00:00.000-07:00I was thinking that you're probably her hero alrea...I was thinking that you're probably her hero already. Although nice of you to turn the post to Mom's heroics ... that has to earn you some brownie points!Gwendolyn Peregrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08505983170631715112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-8866796211134686112008-05-08T17:55:00.000-07:002008-05-08T17:55:00.000-07:00Very nice! Erin is indeed a lucky little girl to...Very nice! Erin is indeed a lucky little girl to have two great parents who care so much about her and each other. Now I have to go hug my little ones in honor of Mr. Richardson (and just because I like to hug them...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-77873241279502313082008-05-08T17:52:00.000-07:002008-05-08T17:52:00.000-07:00Ok, so I started typing replies to everybody as I ...Ok, so I started typing replies to everybody as I normally do, but then I noticed I was typing roughly the same things over and over again. They are<BR/><BR/>(1) aw man. <-----because I have to finish the chores<BR/><BR/>(2) dangit. <-----because I'm not off the hook for Mother's Day.<BR/><BR/>(3) Yeah I know. <-----because Joseph Richardson's story is really earning a spot in my stand up tragedy act. It's fundamentally fathering.<BR/><BR/>(4) You're a sappy bastard. <----because you are. And so am I.<BR/><BR/>(5) Ya'd think. <------because I agree that this post should have gotten me some attention.....you know...in the bedroom area.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Special, super, Secret Squirrel props to FADKOG for referring to "decoupage" more than once in a post. Mad props to Sci Fi Dad for noticing that yes, I am a sweet guy.Backpacking Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02498905428420679901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-841689584651343372008-05-08T15:11:00.000-07:002008-05-08T15:11:00.000-07:00Awwwwe! Loving her mommy will make you her hero. ...Awwwwe! Loving her mommy will make you her hero. No death defying feats necessary.Mama Smurfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156035813578322910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-38694315743927159282008-05-08T11:56:00.000-07:002008-05-08T11:56:00.000-07:00Funny, just this morning I was thinking about what...Funny, just this morning I was thinking about what might be different for a stay at home dad than for a stay at home mom...<BR/><BR/>My brother-in-law became a sahd two years ago when an injury made it impossible for him to go back to work at the same time that taking care of his two-year-old became impossible for my 70-ish mom. <BR/><BR/>I was thinking about it because my nephew is 4 today! And I was idly wondering if the two of them were out fishing this morning when I called to wish him a happy bday and no one was home.<BR/><BR/>My bro-in-law is a cleaning fanatic, always was even before he was sahd, so the house is always clean and the dishes are done...though he doesn't like cooking if it isn't bbqing. The two Kevins (my bro-in-law and nephew) spend many days fishing, lots of time at the park (attempting to tire out lil Kev), and lots of time outside.<BR/><BR/>I was thinking they probably don't do grocery shopping or running other errands, though...<BR/><BR/>I am sure you already wrote about all this... could you point me to the right labels so I can see your take on this...AnnaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04948021508116102345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-33512848271538776782008-05-08T10:54:00.000-07:002008-05-08T10:54:00.000-07:00Ok, I've made it to you on the list now (sort of f...Ok, I've made it to you on the list now (sort of feels like cheating because I read you regularly anyway!). What an amazing and lovely story. Sending a virtual sit down with feet up to your wife!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-12886017439960472022008-05-08T10:22:00.000-07:002008-05-08T10:22:00.000-07:00I came here via the Links of Love list and I am so...I came here via the Links of Love list and I am so glad I did. You are awesome. I would just print that and stick it in Erin's scrapbook.Miguelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10134489935342720776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-60122819027271088002008-05-08T10:14:00.000-07:002008-05-08T10:14:00.000-07:00I'm going to go and kiss my husband, really hard, ...I'm going to go and kiss my husband, really hard, when he gets home tonight!<BR/><BR/>Tomorrow, too.<BR/><BR/>Hell, the man best be ready to suck face for the next couple of years...I hope!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-41587358997177296582008-05-08T10:06:00.000-07:002008-05-08T10:06:00.000-07:00Awww, I can't click on your link becuase I have a ...Awww, I can't click on your link becuase I have a propensity to bawl at work, but that combined with your tribute to your wife has me a little teary eyed.me.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09278777548901110110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-11179020268928181392008-05-08T09:14:00.000-07:002008-05-08T09:14:00.000-07:00Way to make me all misty. Great post - great fath...Way to make me all misty. Great post - great father - great husband.<BR/><BR/>That story you linked? Wow ... intense. It's terribly sad to hear that he is gone, and in a strange way touching to see that a story covered a father's love for his child - instead of crazy people tormenting and injuring their children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-89737568292597279352008-05-08T08:25:00.000-07:002008-05-08T08:25:00.000-07:00You could make a flower out of dirty diapers...You could make a flower out of dirty diapers...Nauntie Lushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602913238961361850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-4827927920794903992008-05-08T07:58:00.000-07:002008-05-08T07:58:00.000-07:00Very nice post. It's amazing how fatherhood change...Very nice post. It's amazing how fatherhood changes men too. We tend to focus a lot on moms and not as much on dads.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586323120994967027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-73746427095196869212008-05-08T07:57:00.000-07:002008-05-08T07:57:00.000-07:00UGH that Joseph Richardson story about broke my he...UGH that Joseph Richardson story about broke my heart!<BR/>I think it's wonderful that you hold your wife in such high regard adn that you want to teach your daughter what it means to be a true hero..very cool.<BR/><BR/>But Dude? You're so not off the hook for Mother's Day... :P<BR/>StacieNature Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725115146167877981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-73272282212997879582008-05-08T06:58:00.000-07:002008-05-08T06:58:00.000-07:00I've never heard about that story either. Did you ...I've never heard about that story either. Did you make that up? <BR/>j/kHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18353422618806779674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-79937860179885470712008-05-08T05:32:00.000-07:002008-05-08T05:32:00.000-07:00Oh dude, I hadn't heard of the story before. And n...Oh dude, I hadn't heard of the story before. And now you owe me a new keyboard because I sobbed into this one and shorted it out.Aunt Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146687582842259611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-18489185150386454282008-05-08T04:50:00.000-07:002008-05-08T04:50:00.000-07:00Dude, if that doesn't get you laid, I don't know w...Dude, if that doesn't get you laid, I don't know what will.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and blah blah blah, very sweet, blah blah blah, you're such a nice guy, blah blah blah...SciFi Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479890087443823197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-59855877756990040632008-05-07T22:15:00.000-07:002008-05-07T22:15:00.000-07:001. That was so freaking sweet.2. A lot of parents ...1. That was so freaking sweet.<BR/><BR/>2. A lot of parents have this train of thought from time to time. I think it's pretty normal. (Not that you were concerned about that or anything.)<BR/><BR/>3. Sorry dude, but you are still on the hook for Mother's Day.Loralee Choatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16055102094371755499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-63112017579180435432008-05-07T20:52:00.000-07:002008-05-07T20:52:00.000-07:00If you put this on a slab of wood and decoupage it...If you put this on a slab of wood and decoupage it, THEN it would make a fine Mother's Day gift.<BR/><BR/>Yep.<BR/><BR/>No, really, this is great. When we lift each other up, then I think we're gifting our partners every day, and what it shows our kids is valuable.<BR/><BR/>Not as valuable as a decoupaged chunk of wood, mind you, but a bit more.for a different kind of girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431273646365489225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-48521125595073666552008-05-07T20:51:00.000-07:002008-05-07T20:51:00.000-07:00I know the feeling completely. When my daughter w...I know the feeling completely. When my daughter was born, I tried to make do with wearing my Superman t-shirt everyday, but she figured out pretty quickly that I lack most of the Supes' traits. <BR/><BR/>So now I just try to stand for truth and justice and pray that my wife and I can do our best to set good examples for her. <BR/><BR/>Great post sir.Swannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056586310557022071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-1022945280003817532008-05-07T20:31:00.000-07:002008-05-07T20:31:00.000-07:00Just when I'm sitting here saying "awww what a lov...Just when I'm sitting here saying "awww what a lovely guy, she's so lucky to have him", you go and finish it off with a line like that. <BR/><BR/>Though yes, it is a good start. Now if you could please whisper, nay - shout loudly, in Hotty Hubby's ear and give him a push in the right direction, that would be great. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-5936321912248848902008-05-07T18:48:00.000-07:002008-05-07T18:48:00.000-07:00That's a really good thought. Really good.That's a really good thought. Really good.Gerbilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05483627399876857508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-64729821962984350952008-05-07T18:37:00.000-07:002008-05-07T18:37:00.000-07:00It's definitely a good start. This was a really sw...It's definitely a good start. This was a really sweet post.Don Mills Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733674458423525738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-81875270115008389572008-05-07T18:25:00.000-07:002008-05-07T18:25:00.000-07:00You just made me cry.Convince Hallmark to put that...You just made <I>me</I> cry.<BR/><BR/>Convince Hallmark to put that on a card. And then sell it to my adoring husband...<BR/><BR/>Very sweet.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305850648928447302noreply@blogger.com