First, a small introduction about me as a preamble to the topic. I am widowed about two years ago when my wife died leaving behind me and our 8 months old daughter and 7 year old son. From then on I had to play a dual role at home (father and mother). As a conscious fat(mot)her I wanted to give the best to my children and to an large extent they should not miss anything b’cos of loss of their mother.
Now, let me come to my daughter who is 2.5 years now and for the last four-five months she is in a play school, spends about 3 hours everyday. Mostly only moms come in to the playschool, to drop the children, school function, trip, etc and I will be lone dad in those school events. How do I make my daughter feel she is special?
I have started making her lunch box slightly different every Friday, the same food (dosas, chappati, etc) is made in a different look and feel. I started designing dosas on the “tawa” and called it (at least me and my daughter), aeroplane dosa, girl dosa, star dosa, shapes, giraffe dosa, traffic light dosa, etc. This little thing has helped my daughter to eat at school (without getting fed by someone) and at the same time she felt very special. In fact the school teachers are now looking forward for Jasmitha’s (my daughter) “Friday Lunch Box”
Thanks for reading; I need to think of what snacks for next “Friday Lunch Box” in the new school year.
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You are great and your kids are very lucky to get a lovable father like you.
Very Good Mr. Duraivel Gopal.
God bless you and your family.
lovely father
dear durai sir really your doing wonderful duties to your loved child. Your not a father you are a (thaayumanavar) always we all with you keep it up.
You are doing a great job. May God bless you!!
Hi Sir,
Awesome to know about you and your efforts… here is one snack for your son – please soak green grams (if sprouts are possible, then great). Cut some paneer, cucumber, carrots into small pieces. Chop off a tomato from the top, scoop the flesh inside, make it a cup, and fill it with grams and vegetables and serve. – No fire, no salt, no sugar, no oil, quick to make, and extremely healthy!
Thank you Madam for you suggestion; appreciate it.
Great Great! God Bless you all.
Hats off to u sir.u have so much patience which is lacking in mothers nowadays.
Very well said :- ) I hope your children are lucky to have such a wonderful father.
Sir, May God be with you (and all other mothers and fathers like you) and help you achieve single handedly the most challenging task of bringing up children inthis world.
Nice and interesting to see this link still alive ! God Bless You All ! Thanks for understanding , how important a mother is for a child besides a father taking care of them ! Right Decision ! Good Luck / Cheers !
hats of to u sir,ur children are lucky for such a good & caring father
Wow Duraivel, you’re simply toooo good with your kids.. you’ve put most of us to shame.. God Bless!
Congrats on your marriage, a companion is most essential…!
It’s almost one and a half years after the article is written. How is it going today? How are your children? May God continue to bless you all.
Thanks for your note Madam. It is great going with children. Now I have recently married to a widow with 9 old daughter, now trying to do the same for three children.
I always recommend to have an innovative approach towards eathing healthy and tasty!
just great
Good Dude.. Feel proud to be a Parent
After reading this..no words are coming to say.. You are such a great father..God bless you ever.. wish you all happy,brightful & cheerful life…
Who will not leave a comment to your post after reading it? Be a happy and cheerful father like this forever!! Great Father you are!! Whatelse should I say?
hats off to you sir
Blessed children and a gifted father.
You are really great dad to your kids indeed!!
Duraivel Sir, you will definitely be an example and a role model for all fathers in the world. I can feel the presence of ur wife in ur blessed family. God bless u and ur children abundantly. with prayers, Jeyanthi
Very well said !!! Its true… May god be with you Mr.Duraivel.
You inspire. Wish you luck and god bless your kids.
Wow, with tears in my eyes, your kids are very fortunate…i luved the idea of the lunch box…
Hi Duraivel sir,
God has blessed ur children with a father like u,
“Thayumaanavan” Duraivel Sir,
Once in a blue moon,
we get to hear such heart-warming stories
Tears swell in our eyes
No words to speak
You have taught the real meaning of the saying – “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”
Three cheers to you and your kids
GOD bless.
Its great of hearing such things happening. The effort that is being put by you will never make your kids realize that they are not having the female parent.
Great.
All the best to you in future. Because some of us try the short cut way of giving snacks to our child specially if its early morning. Gr8 going
Sir! i don’t have any words to express my feelings but u r a rocking father. I pray and wish u all the best to u and ur kids to come up in life in all ways. Thanx for the tips and recipes!
Thanks Divya Madam for your kind words and wishes. You can find more collections of friday lunch box at http://fridaylunchbox.blogspot.com
Kudos to you Mr. Duraivel. Your kids are really lucky to have a dad like you.
Thank your Sir for your wishes.
Really great Sir…… After reading this , no words are coming to say. Wish u all the best and ur children in future.
CUDOS to you sir. your kids are really lucky to have a dad like u. show our comments to ur kids. they wil surely realise how very special they are
My words are very weak. You perfectly abide the purpose for which God has sent you here. He has deputed his presence in the form of you to your children.
Really no words to say your affection and caring about your kids, they are very blessed. As a mother i thank to u taking care u’r children this much.
Thanks Madam for your wishes, though it is happened on tragedy, but it is a good opporutnity given by my kids to know how it feels to be a mother.
hi Duraivel,
you are an inspiration !! man.. i loved the way you are putting in efforts to make you child special. God bless you.
you are the god gift to your children, no doubt
with regards
Mahesh
speechless,no words.
really ur children s r blessed by God having mother(father) like u. i do know how many men’s r like u? God bless ur family.
Yes, my son is a very poor eater, I take the Nutrilite products and i truly believe that they are a great product. They also have a great line for the kids too like Nutrilite drinks and Chewable vitamin table which are very good supplement. One of my good friends has her son take them and they have worked great for them.
Mr Duraivel,
god has blessed ur children with a father like u.
i really have no words to leave.
GOD bless u and ur children with all the happines in this world.
Your kids are really fortunate to have a parent like you with all your effort they may not feel the absence of mother!!! God Bless to you and your kids..
Thanks Monica for your wishes and blessings, certainly they are strength to us. if you are interested you are see my friday lunch box collections at http://fridaylunchbox.blogspot.com
nice to read. your kids are very fortunate to have a dad like you.
MENU FIFTEEN
DAY 1
Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomato-Olive Sauce
Fusilli Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, and Capers sautéed with Red Wine and tossed with Olive Oil and Herbs
Parmesan Bread Strips
Broiled Baguette with Parmesan Butter
DAY 2
Chicken In Lemon-Wine Sauce
Sautéed Chicken Breast in a Light White Wine Lemon Chicken Sauce finished with Lemon Zest and Parsley
Baked Asparagus Parmesan
Baked Asparagus finished with Lemon and Parmesan
DAY 3
Braised Honey-Lemon Pork Roast with Raspberries
Sliced Braised Pork loin in Sauce lightly-flavored with Cinnamon, Lemon and Honey and topped with Raspberries
Cumin Rice
Rice flavored with a little Cumin, Onion, and Tomato Paste
DAY 4
Gourmet Meatloaf
Ground Beef, Veal, and Pork Meatloaf
Potatoes Romanoff
Baked Potato Casserole with Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, and Green Onions topped with Cheddar Cheese
DAY 5
Dijon Herbed Lamb Chops
Broiled Lamb Chops brushed with a Dijon and Herb Baste
Herb and Lemon Green Beans
Green Beans in Herb Dijon Vinaigrette
MENU FOURTEEN
DAY 1
Crab Stuffed Chicken
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with a Crabmeat Filling and served in a White Wine Cream Sauce topped with Swiss Cheese
Cumin Rice with Sautéed Vegetables
Mexican spiced Rice with sautéed Green and Red Bell Peppers, Red Onions, and Green Peas
DAY 2
Pasta Primavera
Pasta and Vegetables in a Parmesan Cream Sauce.
Italian Bread
Fresh Baked Italian Bread
Thanks you so much for the good menus, will try some of these.
You are a Gods Gift to ur children as well as an inspiration to all the parents. Keep it up. My prayers for u to face the future in great SPIRITS. GOD BLESS U and ur KIDS. Luv to all. Thanx for sharing.
grrrrrrrrr8. a big GOD bless !
It was wonderful reading the innovative article FRIDAY LUNCH BOX.
I appreciate the deep sense of parenting that has been displayed by Mr. Duraivel.
Fathers like Mr. Duraivel are a source of inspiration to other parents who find difficult in daily parenting.
A superb example of “simple things made great “.
I believe such ideas will not only make the child happy but be a delight to their friends.
Very Difficult Job but doing with Grate Interest Change the Teast.My Self also Lost my Mom at Age of 02 and Me and my Elder Brother were broth up by my father in Cool Atmosphere,He never gave Felling of Mom to us,
I am very fortunate to read this article and same way ur childrent are very very fortunate to have such a good father. We too will try your good idea. Our best wishes and prayers for ur children to have ur contineous services for a very long period.
It Is really fascinating to see the way lunch box was prepared. Just a Good news to all of us , there is a site called Veggibazaar.com , where you can shop fruits & Vegetables both in (Cut & Raw), They give different types of cut Julienne, Strips, dice , Slices all through imported machines and hygienically packed. This will make lot of our lifes easier as it saves time and we can spend more time devoting to children and family. you can either order through online or phone , the phone number is 9500089697.
A very innovative idea to incourage our child to finish their tifin. Every parants should think about it.
Very interesting & u’hv got good patience to do all these & moreoever i am happy that ur daughter is gifted to get a dad like u. Hmmmm let me too try & hope for the best sir……
Will pray God to give strength to you for balancing professional and child care role.
I am really happy for your kids to get such wonderful parent. Your ideas are very interesting, will also try these for my kids….,Thankyou
ur daughter is gifted to get a dad like u . Good thought even i am plannning 2 do 4 my daughters
good job keep it up. Heartful Blessings to your children.