They don’t grade fathers. But if your daughter is a stripper, you f***ed up. ~Chris Rock

Yesterday’s post was written in response to a mom who was struggling.

Not really struggling with anything specific,

but with the day to day stuff.

The things that make you want to hide from your children,

or pull your hair out,

or just leave your family altogether.

And I explained that her feelings were exactly the reason why I had started this blog in the first place.

I know how it is.

I know the pressures that we moms put on ourselves.

I know the comparisons we make to other women.

And to other women’s children.

And to other women’s homes.

And cars.

Not the make of the car,

but the condition of its interior.

And I started really thinking.

What about the dads?

What do dads worry about?

Do they look at another father and say,

“He has a much better body than I do.”

Do dads feel mortified about the way their kids are behaving in the grocery store?

What is really going through most dads’ heads when their son is up to bat at a little league game?

If the house is a mess and someone is coming over,

do dads lose sleep over that?

If not,

what do dads lose sleep over?

I know the stereotypical I’m-going-to-beat-the-crap-out-of-any-boy-who-mistreats-my-daughter worries.

But I want to know the other stuff.

The day to day stuff.

The lock-yourself-in-the-bathroom-stuff.

The sometimes-being-a-father-really-sucks stuff.

The this-part-of-fatherhood-is-no-fun stuff.

As well as the this-is-what-I-love-about-being-a-dad stuff.

And so,

here is my idea.

I don’t really do guest posts.

I like my blog.

I like that it’s all mine.

But I’d like to add some male perspective.

I know there are quite a few men out there reading this.

I know there are young dudes, old dudes, single dudes, married dudes, gay dudes, and straight dudes.

I would love to hear your thoughts.

And I would love some male guest posts.

I’d love to have a regular post from the dad’s point of view.

Or even the grandpa’s point of view.

This could be a semi-regular thing for one person,

or it could be a series of guest posts from different dads,

and a one-time thing.

You can let us know who you are,

or it can be written anonymously.

But I’d love to hear some male thoughts on parenthood,

and raising children,

and what your hopes, dreams, worries, concerns, and fears are as you go through this journey.

It doesn’t have to be funny.

Although that would be a bonus.

It doesn’t have to be a certain length.

It doesn’t have to be anything except for honest.

I’d love to hear what you guys have to say.

You can message me through the facebook page or email me at susanjanney@sbcglobal.net with any questions, thoughts, submissions, and suggestions.

I’m really eager to hear what is on the minds of you dads, and I don’t think I’m alone.

Don’t be shy gentlemen.

Can’t wait to hear your thoughts 🙂

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