"My dad loved kids. Being a dad was all he ever wanted, and he excelled at it. I remember the day he sold our childhood train set - the family buying it came over, and he got so excited showing the kid how it all worked. He just loved kids."
"Before he died, I apologized that he'd never had any grandkids. I felt guilty. He snorted and said, 'Look, I'm just glad you're happy. It's much better for me that I have happy kids than if I had grandkids, but my kids were unhappy.' I'll always remember that."
A father valued the happiness of his children over the prospect of having grandchildren. He expressed joy in seeing his children content, emphasizing that their happiness was more significant than any desire for grandchildren. The narrator recalls a moment of guilt about not providing grandkids, but the father's response reassured them that their happiness was paramount. This perspective highlights the importance of prioritizing emotional well-being over traditional expectations of family.
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