You know how some people walk for AIDS or breast cancer or civil rights or some important shit? Well, in Le Mars, Iowa, last Saturday, there was a call out for dads to walk for… dads. Yes, that’s right, according to the Le Mars Daily Sentinel:
The walk is being put on by the Lifetime Dads Program which offers 24/7 Dads classes as part of a fatherhood initiative to meet needs of dads in the Upper Des Moines service area. …
The 24/7 Dads class is a 12-week program encouraging males to become more involved, responsible, and committed to their role as a father-figure, according to a press release.
The program focuses on improving a father’s self-awareness, caring for self, fathering skills, parenting skills and relationship skills and is open to men of all cultures, races and religions.
Okay, I don’t mean to make fun. If guys in the Des Moines area need classes to help them figure these things out, then great. Wonderful.
It’s just that walking has been, um, on my mind lately. Because I’ve been doing a lot of it. And the other day, I found out why: As loyal DadWagon readers know, every time I go away, my wife and kid get sick. So, clearly, I’m walking for them. The more steps I take, the closer to perfect health they get. Already, after just 100 miles or so, Jean says they’re feeling better!
But when I get back, I’m definitely looking into taking a dad class. I think I need a refresher.