Vanity and being a single parent
Assuming the dual role of both parents since I became a single father, it is not surprising that I would lean more on the ‘masculine’ side of things and sometimes dismiss about the ‘feminine’ side, which is what most mothers’ priorities are.
Cooking food was fine, and so was doing the laundry. But it has never occurred to me that I should also be wary of my children’s appearance too. You know, personality, get-ups, fragrances and the like. Maybe I should developing a keen sense on those, after all, my children are no longer kids.
When I go to supermarkets to buy groceries, it’s mostly food and some basic hygiene essentials, like soaps, toothpaste, shampoos and alcohol. The closest thing I got to ‘vanity’ products were lotions, baby cologne, and baby powder.
I haven’t really thought of buying womens perfume for my daughter or mens cologne for my sons. Maybe it’s high time that I do, their world is getting bigger now… and I’m starting to see less of them in the house during weekends.
How to start? Where to start? Being a non-sociable person, and one who was never really concern about my ‘personality,’ I have a long way to go. But of course, my social life story doesn’t have to be my kids too.
Ooh, the joys of being a single parent.
Tags: being a single father, personality, vanity
Hmm, bagong post. Amoy cologne pa. Ahehehe. That’s true, just because you’ve no use for socialization doesn’t mean the same mindset should be your kids’ attitude as well. Aba, broadminded si papa! LOL
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Roy Reply:
October 10th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
yes Jan, of course. they have a life of their own.
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