Still Dadding

My husband has been a dad for going on 32 years now. He is nailing it!

Best Dad

He had a good role model in his father George Goldsmith. But George was from another era when dads didn't change diapers or wash dishes. Paul jumped right into that stuff. Head first! It's a good thing because I came along at the tail end of the women's lib thing. Plus, I've never been a girlie-girl. I needed the support of a fella who could help with babies and kids!

Paul's role model - George Goldsmith

Happy Father's Day Paul Goldsmith! What a great dad. From the moment Amy Elizabeth was born, Paul excelled at the dad thing. He was a role model in treating his children's mother very nicely. And he expected the children to too.

When Amy was born, Paul started right in changing diapers and helping with anything else he could. Equal opportunity - without lactation. Both Amy and later Jud learned to run to him with most issues - even as young children.

When they got a bit older, Paul was Coach Dad. Even with sports he knew little about, like soccer. He also coached basketball, softball and baseball. He did grow to know and love that soccer. Amy and Jud's friends got to know Paul as he picked them up for practice and hauled them to away tournaments. He still treasures those times with Amy, Jud, and their pals. We still think of all of those young people as our team.

We'll add Corey in soon

When our children reached high school age, Paul left coaching to others. We were only cheerleaders for the team and our child's biggest fans. Paul continued his support of our children's lives in other ways. He made sure their cars were in working order. He had eyes on them - ensuring they were on the straight and narrow - just like his father did for him.

Through Amy and Jud's college years there have been more Dad/child parenting sessions. What do you need? How can I continue to help you get ready for life? Paul is the kids' financial coach. Now that they are entering into young adulthood - Dadding hasn't stopped. His questions and advice are ongoing. We want out children to know that even though they are doing okay on their own, we still have their backs. At our age, we have a bit of experience in this thing called life by now.

Amy and Jud - and now Kara and Corey are lucky to have a Dad like Paul. When I married him, I wasn't exactly thinking "hmmm, what will he be like as a Dad?". But I did well.