Is a Mother's Guilt the same as a Father's Fear

I am bewildered by posts that talk about guilt - I try to maintain a clear head, handle what I've got to deal with, and soldier on. Guilt has never been a big issue for me, and I feel sad that so many of my blogger friends seem stricken by this ever-present feeling of guilt.

Not Bad - Both Children in Both Arms at 40yo!

Where there is an absence of guilt though, there is this constant fear. No, as a stay-at-home father I never did worry about being up to the job. In truth, I was paddling so furiously to stay above water that I didn't really focus on myself.

That is where the fear starts - it's when you value someone else's life far greater than your own. It's when you realise you eventually have to give up control as they grow. Look at the picture - we were standing in front of a memorial for Michael Jackson and I was carrying both my children for that shot. Pretty soon they'll be tall enough, and irrespective of whether I'd have the strength, they'd prefer their personal space.

Let us, for now, enjoy the moment ... before it's gone.

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