Sadly, my partner has only daughters at the moment, oh and his grown up son, so I think the Father Son bonding is something he is going to miss out on.  Having said that, who knows what our 5th baby will be.  Might get lucky there!

I know that the bond he does have with his girls is very special, so does that count?

Hi DAG,

Having my own children (son) certainly has given me an improved perspective of my parents. I have always had a good relationship with them, however I now see another side I never really bothered to notice. They love me because I am their son, not because what I do or what I achieve. I understand now why they love to hear from me and see me... I am still their "little boy"... and you know what?... I think that's cool (I didn't think so when I was a teenager).

"dad da" is bliss to hear :)

Cheers
Clay

Great post DAG :) I have heaps of time for my Dad as I really think he did an awesome and tough job in helping to bring me up the way I am, but alas I no kids yet to enjoy hearing that tune from their little lips - keep the posts coming mate :)