Soxfaninfl Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 Hi everyone, I'm a divorced dad of a an 8 year old boy, and for the first time in 13 years (divorce was final in September of 2011) I don't have anyone to give chocolates and a card to. I was thinking of giving my son a card and chocolates just to tell him how much I love him as his father. Is that weird? Has anyone ever done that? I was so used to giving my ex-wife those things (plus roses and a gift) for 13 years and now I don't have anyone any more to give to. My wife left me after 11 years of marriage. I have my son every other week, and he is with his mother this week, and I wanted to suprise him.
kimmi Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 my ex did that with our kids (he even included a child that he is not the bio dad) He was amazing in my eyes for doing this. I say do it , he will love it and what kid does not like surprizes ?
Author Soxfaninfl Posted February 14, 2012 Author Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks kimmi for replying. Happy valentines day to you.
quankanne Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 I think it's a lovely idea, Dad ~ you can never, ever give a child too much positive attention or affection ... and your simple act will touch him the rest of his life. My dad wasn't the kind to do that type of thing, even though he was fantastic about helping me whenever I needed it, so the odd Valentine's card he bought and sent were priceless gifts
Philosoraptor Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 I think the idea is great. He might find it a bit corny, being a male at his age... but it will stay with him later in life. You might also want to toss in something small that he's mentioned wanting in the past or something related to his hobbies.
Ursa Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 I'm too late to weigh in, but I hope you gave the card/gift/Valentine nod to your son. If you didn't this year, maybe next year. My dad gave me a Valentine every year and I do the same for my kids. Love is love, it doesn't have to be romantic or sexual...and kids love visible tokens.
Author Soxfaninfl Posted February 20, 2012 Author Posted February 20, 2012 I'm too late to weigh in, but I hope you gave the card/gift/Valentine nod to your son. If you didn't this year, maybe next year. My dad gave me a Valentine every year and I do the same for my kids. Love is love, it doesn't have to be romantic or sexual...and kids love visible tokens. I did give my son a card, chocolates and I bought him a game for his Nintendo Wii. I wish I could have seen his expression. I left the things in my ex-wife's car. Her I and don't speak. I did call him the next day and we talked on the phone.
Feliciti Posted March 10, 2012 Posted March 10, 2012 Valentines day is about those you love, not 1 specific person. I'd never even consider not giving anyone I loved a gift. A son or daughter would most certainly qualify, regardless of them being my biological child or not. Someone who loves me enough to call me mother deserves a gift for sure
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