Comments on The Life of a Father of Five: Not the Why, But the How

I think it's awesome that you actually tried t...

2012-01-09T13:32:22.851-06:00

I think it's awesome that you actually tried to start an online group for fathers with large families. I'm glad it didn't work out though, cause then The Life of a Father of Five may have never been created.

As a mom, for me #3 was the challenge. The pregna...

2012-01-07T08:55:25.957-06:00

As a mom, for me #3 was the challenge. The pregnancy seemed harder - with two toddlers, I couldn't just rest when I was tired. Adding to the fun, one was a lark and the other an owl. When #3 was born I was outnumbered, more children than hands. After 3 it didn't get harder because the older ones slowly became less demanding and more helpful, but it took a good while for it to get easier.

I didn't have the financial burden you (GOOD) Dads face. That's part of the "contract.' Most of my raising children I had a husband bringing home (most of) a paycheck. I had to be careful and live modestly, but we had what we needed.

I applaud you men who work hard to support your families and spend real time with them working and playing together, who love them and express that love. You are everyday heroes.

Thanks for the nod! I heard a comic say that havin...

2012-01-06T19:56:24.909-06:00

Thanks for the nod! I heard a comic say that having 3 children is easy because you learn to play zone deffense. Once the 4th one comes though it's like swimming alone in the ocean and suddenly someone hands you a baby.