thinoneday 445 Posted August 15, 2011 So I took my kids to the y to swim. For yrs I have worn a shirt while swimming. I stood in the locker room deciding if I would go sans shirt. Back an forth back and forth my mind argued with itself. Finally i decided why not! So with slightly trembling hands I tossed the shirt in the locker grabbed my 4 yr olds hand and heade to the pool. My other 3 were already out there. So as I come out of the locker room my 13 yr old son is walking back in. He stops, and gets this funny look on his face and says "ok dad, 1st (at this point my heart is running to hide as I soo have carry guilt about my weight embarrassing my kids) ... 1st you have lost ALOT of weight!!!! 2nd you look Great!!" an then he smiled this goofy 13 yr old my Dad rocks smile. I almost cried! Very manly tears of course. :-) how cool is that DAD!!!! That must of been the best compliment ever! And from a 13 year old at that! Wow you must of been really proud! Good for you! Keep it up and keep up with sans Tshirt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just-A-Gem 86 Posted August 15, 2011 Like! I bet you're still glowing from this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rootman 1,101 Posted August 15, 2011 SNIFF! - OK, who's cutting up onions around here? - SNIFF! Man, that has to make all the misery you put yourself through wort it in an instant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnbsleeve 87 Posted August 15, 2011 Oh how awesome!!!! Great kid!!! and awesome dad!!!!!! Congratulations!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 3 Posted August 15, 2011 That is so great!! It's so nice to hear that guys go through the same pain we women go through! You go, hot dad!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Papa Jack 86 Posted August 16, 2011 That's great! I take my grandkids to Water Country & I am looking forward to next year not needing a T-shirt. Once I lose my weight I already told everyone to call before they come over because I will be naked... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandme1 12 Posted August 17, 2011 That is so cool!!!! What a great kid. And congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.DJ14 0 Posted August 21, 2011 Yep!!!! That one is going to be tough to beat!!! Congrats!!!! that is too cool! congratulations on having the courage to go sans shirt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
susieq 49 Posted August 21, 2011 Truly fantastic NSV! Don't need to top it, just replay it in your head! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M2G 1,836 Posted August 21, 2011 Confidence in your own body....TRULY AMAZING!!! And that your teenage son noticed AND commented...you are right that will have to go as one of the best days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliarh 35 Posted August 21, 2011 That is so awesome!! doing a big ol' happy dance for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New & Improved Mel 1 Posted August 21, 2011 Best story ever!! You go!! hot-daddy!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pasquini 369 Posted August 24, 2011 So my freaking awesome 13 yr old says to me today, "dad, you look great!" Loving it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeattleSue 25 Posted August 25, 2011 Give that kid a raise in his allowance for Pete's sake!! "bawling" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiGi W. 0 Posted August 29, 2011 This is a beautiful story and a beautiful moment! I'm so happy for you, and your family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites