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Friday, 19 June 2009 09:33

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gay father's day While I realize, traditionally, nobody has ever had to clarify the type of dad in the past, times have changed. As more and more gay men (and women) are becoming parents, it’s necessary to figure out how to celebrate these traditionally heteronormative holidays our own ways. Like it or not, we’re part of this celebration.

I was asked the other night what I wanted for Father’s day. I hadn’t thought of it, really. Throughout the past four years of actually BEING a father, I thought I had already gotten the greatest gift I could ever receive. I don’t need the tie, the coffee mug, the can of fix-a-flat, or a hand-me-down CD of Prince’s Greatest Hits from 2001. I didn’t come into this gig expecting gifts for each and every Hallmark holiday. Each and every time I hear the word “daddy” is a gift to me. There’s, quite honestly, nothing else in the world I want more.

Personally I appreciate the gifts that my kids make for me with their own two hands. I may not have the best decorated house in the gay-o-sphere, but everywhere I look I’m surrounded by the love from my kids. I accidentally opened a package sent home in my son’s backpack on the last day of school a couple of weeks ago. His teacher had sent home a picture he had made for Father’s day. And while I don’t have anything to look forward to opening this weekend, I have, perhaps, the finest piece of art in my house to treasure for years to come.

However you’ve come into fatherhood, be it “the natural way” or by working hard to create your forever family, I wish you the happiest of all Father’s day.

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written by mytwodaddies, June 19, 2009

Happy Father's Day to you too!!!!
And nice to see you on dad-blogs again....

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written by BellaDaddy, June 19, 2009

Thanks much for this. I am right there with ya...or rather, WE are. Happy Fathers Day to you my friend!

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written by Joeprah, June 19, 2009

Happy Father's Day Freddy!

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written by Daddy Files, June 19, 2009

Happy Father's Day my kooky queer friend. And don't worry, Father's Day is Father's Day is Father's Day regardless of sexual preference. If you love your kids, you're in. And you're definitely in.

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written by Jason, June 19, 2009

Happy Father's Day Freddy! It doesn't matter how you become a father, just that you are

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written by CK Lunchbox, June 19, 2009

Happy Fathers Day! Dads come in all shapes and sizes! smilies/wink.gif

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written by SurprisedMom, June 19, 2009

I don't care how men became fathers, just as long as they are good ones! It's the children who benefit from the love and care of a great dad and that could only be a good thing! Happy Father's Day to you and all the wonderful dads out there!

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written by eyesofbabes, June 19, 2009

True fathers and real families are defined by one important main component - love. It sounds like you've got plenty :-) Happy Father's day!

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written by Peggy, June 19, 2009

Well I don't know you but I was browsing and found your blog. My father was gay in the 50's need I say more! I never thought of him as Gay, he was and will always be my dad. Back then I had a dad and an "uncle" so is good to see how things have moved forward a bit. His coming out then has made it possible for the rest of the gays in the family to "come out" and for that I am very very proud of my dad !!! Happy Fathers day to you!!!

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written by ItsDaddies.Plural., June 20, 2009

Happy Father's Day, you big homo! smilies/wink.gif

I'm right there with you on the gifts. While Kensi is only six months and I'm sure won't be shopping for Hermes ties for me anytime soon, I'd rather buy my own. I've very picky (lol). She did find the best gift that she could give us for our first Fathers Day. She crawled forward for the first time this morning. [tears swelling up]