Comments on: The fifth-last day of summer

By: Pademelon

Pademelon — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:40:55 +0000

Continuing on the theme I guess, I love that you create such a wonderful and fun image of Nefarious’ childhood. It’s logical that some day she’ll google her family and, while you can’t control what’s said about you or Rachel by others, the first thing that comes up when she googles herself will be this account of how much she means to you and how proud of her you are. That gives me a really wonderful warm feeling, even though I don’t actually know either of you.

By: suzanne

suzanne — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:36:35 +0000

I love those old climbing domes. We had one near my house growing up. Sometimes we would play games that involved staying off the ground for what seemed like hours. Days. Years. Lifetimes…

My son has, at 9 years old, declared playgrounds for babies. He’s moved on to rock climbing this summer. I miss the playground days. Hopefully its just a phase.

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:45:58 +0000

“Reliving the best parts of my own childhood through her is one of the many joys of parenthood.”

That was it for me too. Seeing your own physical, emotional and mental growth through the evolution of your child is humbling. Sometimes painful, always joyous.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:03:22 +0000

Before the transition I thoroughly enjoyed reading about fun with Nefarious. On the issue of better parent, I think it takes a great deal of courage and love to admit to one’s self and other that an ex would be the better parent. In my opinion a great many Mothers choose to be the primary caregiver soley because they are too cowardly to admit that this may not be best. That was my only real concern during the debacle. That Nefarious might be used as a pawn. That is something that has lifelong ramifications. Rachel is a good parent for the understanding that Shannon is far better for the day to day parenting. If I am not mistaken, Shannon too has done a wonderful job of never causing Nefarious to feel that her Mother doesnt love her. Beautiful. Commendable. Excellent people guiding skills.
How wonderful the world would be were that we all had this kind of involved and loving parenting.

By: Zandelion

Zandelion — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:13:53 +0000

I Just want to chime in and concur that Shannon really does appear to be quite the genuine father. In retrospect it was good timing that much of the unique passion for the mod community is now a unique passion for one’s daughter. At least as things go in blog form (meaning that I’m not suggesting things were any less devoted prior to the transition in BME.)

By: Rosie

Rosie — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:15:21 +0000

I know this might not be PC or acceptable in a comment, so you are welcome to moderate it… but this is why you are the primary caregiver and Rachel isn’t. It’s been long enough that nobody really cares who did what, and I don’t really need to know what went down, but I think it’s obvious to all and sundry just how much you love your kid and what great care you (and Caitlin) take of her. I may not always agree with your opinions or attitudes, but I think you really are a great dad — way better than mine, anyway! And that is why I will never believe a word of what Rachel says.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:47:55 +0000

Thanks, and congratulations — welcome to the greatest adventure!

By: Brent Guest

Brent Guest — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:58:23 +0000

Shannon…

You are a HUGE influence in not only massive aspects of my life revolving around programmings and body mods, but I would have to saw more importantly Fatherhood.

I was blessed with a son on August 15th and life has been better ever since. Keep the creations and Ideas flowing forth my friend…one day we shall cross paths again. Til then my friend….