SingleDad Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 I have learned quite a bit over the past several months. You cannot control what your Ex. spouse does - But your children will always be there - You brought them into this world - step up and be the best parent you can be. So far I have done everything properly that I could. Joint legal and physical custody, 6 of 14 overnights, proper child support. I still can't get over the anguish thinking about what my my 2 year old + 4 months will be missing in her life (when her personality is developing)... seems much different than divorcing with teenagers who are nearing their own independence. I am learning to take it one day at a time. Savor every moment with my daughter that I can. We go to the park frequently, look to local events to go to, reading books to her every night... every litttle thing I can think of, reading parenting books...and she gets lots of interaction through Daycare... But I do not have a creative mind to keep finding activities for her all by myself (especially every other weekend)... It seems like her age is the hardest to find activities to keep her active and learning and give her structure - I want to do everything I can to make up for what she will miss out on. But she is so young, most activities are designed for kids at 4-5 years of age. Any other thoughts on activities for a 2.5 year old - especially over the next 12 months of marital separation while I am still learning how to be a great dad ? Also, how to survive the days alone when I don't have my daughter... I hear every second ticking by (I also posted this thread to Parenting Forum - But the responses are likely different here vs. parenting in a nuclear family)
TrustInYourself Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 My daughter just turned 2 on June 1. She's young. I'd suspect just going to the park, taking walks, reading books, singing songs My daughter likes accessories. She's into shoes and purses. LOL @ 2 years old, she is such a girly girl. Her mother gets her a new outfit every week and will not hesitate to splurge and spoil her. As her father, I find it hard to resist those urges myself. I think the biggest thing is just spending quality time with her. Providing love and happiness for her. I feel your pain. It's hard. Be strong for her. Be happy for her.
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