Comments on: RAOKA – Family

By: Eric Watermolen

Eric Watermolen — Mon, 10 May 2010 23:15:42 +0000

Patty, of course we count cats! I forgot to include them. Adding them in makes us a family of five also.

By: Patty @ Why Not Start Now?

Patty @ Why Not Start Now? — Fri, 07 May 2010 05:23:50 +0000

Hi Eric – Thanks so much for this warm and wonderful post. I loved all of it. The part about “daughter’s daddy” really touched me. Maybe because I’ve been doing some writing about my mother, and am awash in my own family memories. And although I don’t have kids of my own, I can think of a boatload of red letter days in my family of two (five if you count the cats!).

By: Eric Watermolen

Eric Watermolen — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:54:06 +0000

Thanks Lori. I had fun participating and look forward to more RAOKAs. Yeah, I do get some looks. The reaction is always “did she just call you Eric?” And I just smile with a big proud papa grin.

By: Lori (JaneBeNimble)

Lori (JaneBeNimble) — Wed, 05 May 2010 18:24:43 +0000

Hi Eric!
Thanks for joining in the fun and for sharing your thoughts about family this month. And, you’re right about the name being a bit silly. Remember, Sami is from Australia so ‘Arse’ is her way of saying ‘the backside’.

I really enjoyed this post, Eric. I especially smiled when I read that your daughter refers to you as Eric — I bet you get some awesome comments/looks when your daughter says your name instead of Daddy. I love it! And, you’re so welcoming and sweet — you must be an awesome father, too.

Congratulations on the “Big Thirteen” — I am so grateful for my husband, too. I’m glad you’ve found a partner for this life. Lovely!

Thanks, again, Eric, and I’ll be seeing you ’round real soon.

.-= Lori (JaneBeNimble)´s last blog ..RAOKA: Family =-.

By: Eric Watermolen

Eric Watermolen — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:51:02 +0000

The Exception, if there is one thing in this world that I will never ever tire of, it’s hugs. The dodge and run hug is a good one. It makes the hug just a little sweeter when she finally catches you. My favorite right now is the 4 year old bear hug, where she squeezes as hard as she can, but being just 4, it’s just a really good hug, rather than a crushing kind of bear hug.

By: Eric Watermolen

Eric Watermolen — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:43:55 +0000

Hey Eso. Yeah, I really liked the idea when I came across it on Jane Be Nimble. I can imagine the pride you feel with your daughters progressing on into their own lives. It’s something I look forward too… eventually. I’m not in a hurry to get there though, right now I’m loving this sweet little snuggly girl that thinks her daddy is on of the greatest things in the world.

By: The Exception

The Exception — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:23:48 +0000

This is fun. I start each "evening" after work with a hug from my daughter as well. She is 10 and yet still a kid in that she runs off the bus toward me and I dodge and play keep away just a little before giving her a huge hug and having it returned 10X! Thank you for sharing your family moments. .-= The Exception´s last blog ..What is Family? =-.

By: Eso

Eso — Wed, 05 May 2010 13:39:22 +0000

Another great idea!!!

I really enjoyed this heart felt exploration into the emotional component of Family. We are a little further down the road than you folks, having four Girls all adults ranging from 24 to 31 years of age. Recently two of our daughters purchased their first homes. We revelled in the sweet memories, the pride of accomplishment, the hopes for the future, that the recent house warmings brought.

The family has doubled in size because as nature gives the call to nest, the attraction of partners increases the fold. So I can safely say that it does not wane, but increases intensity, as all included mature.

Thank you for this warm feeling, I look forward to more.

Eso
.-= Eso´s last blog .."There is a way" =-.