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Local Dads share their stories...
My name is Richard Bolen and I became a father for the first time on April 9th. Nicholas was born at 9:23 in the morning and the second I laid eyes on him in the delivery room I was overwhelmed with emotion. All my fears of becoming a father were immediately washed away. From then on my new name is Dad and I knew that I was ready for the challenges that come with fatherhood. It was the proudest day of my life and I am thankful that we have a healthy and happy son.
Richard, Charlotte
Being a Dad...there's no words to explain. I have three sons, and the best part of the day is when I get to spend time with them. There is lots of personality in my home and there is never a dull moment, but that's the best part. Hopefully they will not grow too fast. If I could savor these moments, but all I have are my precious memories that I continue to add on every day!
Happy Father's Day to all you Dads.
Carlos, Huntersville
Being a dad to me are moments like seeing my son Jacob dressing up in a button up shirt and pants and working in his "office" because he wants to be like me.
Marc, Harrisburg
I have two daughters that I love with all my heart! I let them put "toy" curlers in my hair. I definitely wouldn't do that for anyone but them!
Glenn, Charlotte
So many smiles and too many things to choose from but when I walk in the door from work and they all come running to see me, that is the best feeling in the world. They can make a bad day disappear!
Joe, Charlotte
Being a dad has brought me patience I thought I would never have, love more intense than any I have felt before, and the desire to be the best person I can be. I am a better person because I am a father. That's why I love being a father because it has made me a better person because I want to be a father my children love and can respect. John, Charlotte
My girls are 5 and 8 years old. They are my life. What did my wife and I do for the 13 years before babies? Sleep Sleep Sleep!!!
Anniston (8) and Kristin (5) are older now, and I see how quickly they change and grow. Enjoy them now, soon they won’t want us around. I took them the other night to have a manicure!! I’ve never been in one of those places. My 8 year old had to tell them what she wanted. She was very nice to me with a $3 painting only. She could have had the $20-30 deal before I knew what was happening.
Enjoy these little moments when you can.
Ralph, Lincolnton
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“Being a coach — and a dad — is a lot like being a teacher,” Coach Fox explains, when asked to compare coaching and fatherhood. “In the NFL, I’m often in charge of other people’s kids. And even if you think you know the ‘Do’s and Don’ts of Parenthood,’ things don’t always work out like you planned.”
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Reading is a great way to spend some quality time with dad. Check out these cool books for Dad.
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Daddy Hug . Tim Warnes, Illustrations by Jane Chapman. No two daddies are alike. The beautifully-illustrated picture book celebrates our differences with the underlying message about how important daddy love is.
Ages 4-6.
1-2-3 Draw Super Fun Stuff. Freddy Levin. Step by step instructions on how to draw wild animals, pets, dinosaurs, kings, castles, people, dragons, cars and other vehicles give your child the tools to make beautiful pictures. Comes with quality drawing paper as well.
Ages 5 and up.
The Modern Mom's Guide to Dads. Hogan Hilling and Jesse Jayne Rutherford.
This is a parenting relationship book, full of thoughtful insights about what new dads are thinking and how to get dads more involved in the kids' lives and the household without nagging or manipulative tactics.
Adults.
for more book reviews visit our Fun Summer Reading list on Charlotteparent.com
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Tell us what you love about being a Dad
or submit a photo of you and the kids. Congratulations to our winner Glenn Jackson of Charlotte .
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Show your Dad pride! E-mail us a photo of you and your kid. Check out local dads and their kids.
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A Father who is stationed in Iraq watches the birth of his son in Jacksonville, FL via satellite.
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