LOL, I know what you mean. As a child we would prefer things we actually like. My kids are not very appreciative of things sometimes. They don't get the whole "it's the thought that counts" concept. My 12 year old would prefer money, especially after the hassle we had with a gift card my brother sent to him and how the store just couldn't figure out how to get it to work at first.

Me? I prefer cash or a gift even if it's not something I actually wanted or can use. But that's just me, I like the idea that someone went out of their way to get me something. Take my wife for example, her friend gave her an aroma candle, cost probably a buck or 2. My wife loved it because she likes candles and it was very unexpected from her.

It's not so much about the person getting the card, it's more about the person giving it. When it's someone close to you it just seems very lazy to me that they would just grab a card rather than get a gift. I guess you can say the struggle could be deciding which of the zillion gift card options to pick.

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I wish I could say my dad was awesome but he spent more time trying to get his kids from his first marriage that he practically ignore me almost all my life. that's why I swore I would never do that to my children. God forbid if I ever separated from their mother I would never father another child because they are all that I need and I would never be at odds with their mother if I could prevent it.

Wow, talk about passion and this is part 1of 3? Can't wait for part 2. I have to say thanks because all this time I have felt as if I was not an adequate father for my children. i felt like I never did enough and that every moment I tried to give myself some time to enjoy that I was talking away precious time from my children. But I see that I am more of a father than I thought. As a matter of fact I can only be a super, super father at this point if I was to do more for my kids. I do admit I could do certain things better and thanks to my mom helping us with the baby I have learned to improve on some of these things.

I have never been able to understand how my brother was able to deal with not having his kids with him at all times after his divorce. o make matters worse his ex-wife remarried and eventually moved away to another state very far away. Just the thought of that breaks my heart and they are only my nephews. I miss the kids a lot but I am powerless to do anything about it. But my brother is more or less like the divorce father you describe. I know he loves his kids but although he claims they are his priority, his ideas on how to make him his priority is where he fails believing that a good financial status is the best way to provide for his kids what they need from their father which is not in all a bad thing but when your job keeps you from your kids on a consistent bases, all the money in the world can not make up for the time wasted making it for them and not being spent with them.

Like you said I would rather sacrifice everything just to be close to my kids. My wife and I have had some really tough times in our marriage and many would believe we should not be together but I say otherwise because a family is more than mommy and daddy having a perfect relationship. It's also about accepting that perfection is impossible and that faults are no excuses for breaking a family unless it is absolutely impossible to maintain. It's been 14 years and we are still together, we still love each other and forgiveness has been a big part of this not just for us but also for our children who have never had to deal with not having one or the other when they needed us most and they don't have to know the details of their difficulties.

I feel much better now thanks to you and I am also compelled to write an article on my own of the same topic linking yours as well because this is definitely something that is worth spreading. Correction, that needs spreading. This is a top notch article. Again thanks for boosting my moral.

If only most people had this much fun at least once a week maybe the world would be a better place. Keep on laughing single dad, someone has to keep happiness on this planet somehow.

1. I am really _____tired__________.
2. I think children are ____wonderful, sometimes___________.
3. I wish I were a better ______dad_________.
4. I am the best _______BSer________.
5. My biggest fear is _______being alone________.

Thank you for the comment and for visiting my blog. That laptop was a the greatest thing I ever owned. I don't have it anymore as I bought it just for gaming and I kinda hurt it with my gaming 2 years later, my middle son sorta killed it off by accidentally spilling juice on the keyboard. Oh well, I got a good run out of it but I do miss it.

BTW, I love your blog. It's really cool.

The Internet is a much more powerful tool than most people care to understand or admit. All you need to do is look at China and their restrictions to the Internet to get an idea of how much the Chinese Gov't fears it's power. It allows people from all parts of the world, from all cultures, races, sexes and even age to meet, talk and get to know each other and understand each other. It basically breaks and eliminated the border and waters that separate us all physically. It is probably the most important tool humanity could ever have, it's a shame it's not used more wisely.

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My guilty please would be to buy electronics to if I could afford them. I sorta have the worst combination in the world, a love for technology but always empty pockets. It's like having a lock with no key to open it. But, that's why I love tax season, the only time I get to indulge myself in a gadget or two. My way of helping the economy.

It would be nice to see him in other movies but I'm kinda stuck on his young look and style and would be weird to see him in movies these days. Kinda like watching Jim Carey or Robin Williams in a serious movie. I'll always expect something funny to happen when ever I see them.

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On the contrary, I appreciate any help I can get. Although I have been blogging for several years, I am pretty new at having a site of my own and it's hard work to get people to come to your site. not the same as having a blog on a site that has tons of members that can see you post every day. Here I have to get myself noticed.

Nope, never seen the show actually. The title has made me curious but I'm afraid of getting hooked. I don't watch TV much these day. lol. I will make sure to take my time coming up with some interesting questions. i will actually look around for more memes to get a better idea how this works. BTW, why is it called a meme but its read meem? LOL.

He is extraordinary dealing with his condition. Something definitely worth admiring.

I'm glad I am not alone on this planet. Almost makes me wonder even more how we may not be alone in the Universe. Although I'll admit I could live without the Borg out there. xD

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