Me? A Father? You Must Be Mad!

Setting aside the philosophical question of when fatherhood actually begins, I’ve had a number of people ask me if “I’m ready” to be a Dad. Well, if by ready one means a certificate of some sort or college credits or on-the-job training - then no, I suppose I am not.So maybe that is being a little dramatic but what’s a father to do? Make all her toys? The wood I would buy is probably treated with an insecticide, the paint I color it with in all likelihood has 18 known toxics and carcinogens and the whole thing would probably be assembled with handfuls of choking-hazard sized parts. And don’t say take her to the park.But if by ready one means have I been shown an example of what it takes to be a good father - then yes, for the last 36 or so years. Thanks, Dad - Happy Father’s Day