Forgot to mention: last night during bath time, the boy told me—out of the blue—that he plans on changing his name when he grows up. I said, That’s cool, but you have an excellent name now. The boy said, “You and daddy gave me my name, right?” I said, Yes. And the boy said, “What did my birth— Oh nevermind.”  I said, Your birthmother gave you a name, too. The boy asked, “What did my birthmother name me?” And I told him. Then the boy said, “What does it mean?” I said, It means ‘The Hero.’ The boy asked, “Why did my birthmother name me that?” I said, Maybe because she could tell by looking at your face that you would grow up to be a hero. The boy said, “But my face is different now. Like, my head grew because my brain grew, right?” I said, Right. The boy asked, “Do you think my birthmother would still recognize me?” I said, Maybe. I don’t know. And the boy said, “Do you think she would call me by the name she gave me or by my real name?” I said, I don’t know.

Forgot to mention: last night during bath time, the boy told me—out of the blue—that he plans on changing his name when he grows up. I said, That’s cool, but you have an excellent name now. The boy said, “You and daddy gave me my name, right?” I said, Yes. And the boy said, “What did my birth— Oh nevermind.” 

I said, Your birthmother gave you a name, too. The boy asked, “What did my birthmother name me?” And I told him. Then the boy said, “What does it mean?” I said, It means ‘The Hero.’ The boy asked, “Why did my birthmother name me that?” I said, Maybe because she could tell by looking at your face that you would grow up to be a hero. The boy said, “But my face is different now. Like, my head grew because my brain grew, right?” I said, Right.

The boy asked, “Do you think my birthmother would still recognize me?” I said, Maybe. I don’t know. And the boy said, “Do you think she would call me by the name she gave me or by my real name?” I said, I don’t know.

  1. tumblingmommy said: Aww. You’re a great dad! My hubby’s the greatest though! =)
  2. dadandkids said: Deep
  3. themamalogues said: wow. you are such a wonderful dad.
  4. electradaddy said: Sometimes “I don’t know” really is the best answer. I’ve found that to be true on several occasions with my brother.
  5. nikkidoughnuts said: So many feels…
  6. agraveyardgrey-agardengreen said: <3!
  7. eighttimesover said: ugh, right in the birthmom feels. i love that you are so open and honest with the boy about his bmom. warms my heart <3
  8. bklynorbeyond said: Next time you are going to make me burst into tears, I’d like a warning. Just so I can have some tissues nearby or something. <3
  9. suckitupbuttercup123 said: you have the sweetest boy and i absolutely love the conversations you share.
  10. economom said: This is seriously tugging at my heart pulling my tear strings. You have a fine young man, lazydad!
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