Single Mom Dresses As Dad So Her Son Wouldn’t Miss ‘Donuts With Dad’ Day At School
When single mom Yevette Vasquez dropped her son off to school recently, she noticed more cars in the parking lot than usual. She asked her son Elijah what was going on and he told her that the school was holding a breakfast event called ‘Donuts with Dads’. Not wanting her son to miss out, Yevette, from Texas, did what any mom would do in such a situation: she drove home, put on a plaid shirt, a Rangers baseball cap, a chain, a fake mustache, and even a dash of cologne, and then returned to school incognito so Elijah could enjoy some donuts with “dad”.
“I know seeing other dads with their kids isn’t easy for mine but it’s life,” wrote Vasquez on Facebook. “At least I can do whatever it takes to put a smile on that face.” And as you can see, she certainly did just that. Yevette Vasquez – we salute you.
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Yevette Vasquez is a single mom who decided to become a dad for a day
Not wanting her son, Elijah, to miss out on a school event called ‘Donuts with Dads’, Vasquez dressed like a man
She wore a plaid shirt, a Rangers baseball cap, a chain, a fake mustache, and even a dash of cologne!
“I know seeing other dads with their kids isn’t easy for mine but it’s life,” wrote Vasquez on Facebook
“At least I can do whatever it takes to put a smile on that face”
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Share on FacebookIn my school such day would be a trauma for half of the children (due to lack of dads); that's why I suppose such events shouldn't be organized by school at all – making it "Donuts with family", whatever family a child has. Some are single mothers, some are single fathers, there is also a lot of children that live with their grandparents – everyone should be treated equally.
Oh, wow! I notice just now that we have the same name and same initial of the surname. ♥
Load More Replies...My mother passed away when I was very young. I felt the loss especially on days at school that involved mothers. What this mother did was wonderful. In retrospect, though, I am glad that my father didn't try to dress up as a woman to act like my mom at school!
Sorry about your mom, I can't imagine how bad you may felt or feel. Have a nice day Cassie.
Load More Replies...I am a preschool director. We have a dad event every year in 4K, but we welcome any family member who loves the child, including extended family OR friends of the family if that is the person who can attend. The world of parenting is often a "mom-centric" place, so I don't criticize the school for creating a dad moment. As a director, I know that I would welcome any parent with a concern of this nature, and I think the main point here is that every parent should feel have a right to meet their childs emotional and social needs, and can approach the school authorities with another option if their situation does not fit in the context. This was a great parenting moment. I applaud her!
You're totally correct about the mom-centric thing.
Load More Replies...When I was a kid, I lived with my dad after my parents divorced when I was 4. That was unheard of in the 70s. My wonderful dad, had to be the homeroom MOM because they would not change the name of it to homeroom parent. Those sexist events are still happening. He did not go in drag as far as I know though!
Hey Vasquez, have you ever been mistaken for a man?
So much loving in the photos.. but so much hate in some comments... why?
Why not just go without dressing as a guy, and to hell with the "with dads" part? :)
She could also think about finding a male mentoring program for him. It doesn't replace having a dad, but that male presence in his life will mean a lot.
thats great, but theres an ENORMOUS shortage in rural areas
Load More Replies...Wonder if this would get as much attention if a dad dressed as a mom to go to the Muffins with Mom event that many schools also have in addition to the Dad event?
i cant even quite type what i want to say..but if their dad had shown up to(ANYTHING TO WITH DADS DAY) it would have been awesome even though they were sure to invite him weeks in advance
Jim why are you getting so offended? Its just a woman dressed up as a man to hang out with her kid so he would not feel left out, nothing more. And I saw no mention of her political affiliation in this post so you are assuming a lot here. If this post offends you so much then why read it? Talk about being pc.
Load More Replies...How do you know she made wrong choices? Maybe she is not divorced but single because she is a widow.
Load More Replies...In my school such day would be a trauma for half of the children (due to lack of dads); that's why I suppose such events shouldn't be organized by school at all – making it "Donuts with family", whatever family a child has. Some are single mothers, some are single fathers, there is also a lot of children that live with their grandparents – everyone should be treated equally.
Oh, wow! I notice just now that we have the same name and same initial of the surname. ♥
Load More Replies...My mother passed away when I was very young. I felt the loss especially on days at school that involved mothers. What this mother did was wonderful. In retrospect, though, I am glad that my father didn't try to dress up as a woman to act like my mom at school!
Sorry about your mom, I can't imagine how bad you may felt or feel. Have a nice day Cassie.
Load More Replies...I am a preschool director. We have a dad event every year in 4K, but we welcome any family member who loves the child, including extended family OR friends of the family if that is the person who can attend. The world of parenting is often a "mom-centric" place, so I don't criticize the school for creating a dad moment. As a director, I know that I would welcome any parent with a concern of this nature, and I think the main point here is that every parent should feel have a right to meet their childs emotional and social needs, and can approach the school authorities with another option if their situation does not fit in the context. This was a great parenting moment. I applaud her!
You're totally correct about the mom-centric thing.
Load More Replies...When I was a kid, I lived with my dad after my parents divorced when I was 4. That was unheard of in the 70s. My wonderful dad, had to be the homeroom MOM because they would not change the name of it to homeroom parent. Those sexist events are still happening. He did not go in drag as far as I know though!
Hey Vasquez, have you ever been mistaken for a man?
So much loving in the photos.. but so much hate in some comments... why?
Why not just go without dressing as a guy, and to hell with the "with dads" part? :)
She could also think about finding a male mentoring program for him. It doesn't replace having a dad, but that male presence in his life will mean a lot.
thats great, but theres an ENORMOUS shortage in rural areas
Load More Replies...Wonder if this would get as much attention if a dad dressed as a mom to go to the Muffins with Mom event that many schools also have in addition to the Dad event?
i cant even quite type what i want to say..but if their dad had shown up to(ANYTHING TO WITH DADS DAY) it would have been awesome even though they were sure to invite him weeks in advance
Jim why are you getting so offended? Its just a woman dressed up as a man to hang out with her kid so he would not feel left out, nothing more. And I saw no mention of her political affiliation in this post so you are assuming a lot here. If this post offends you so much then why read it? Talk about being pc.
Load More Replies...How do you know she made wrong choices? Maybe she is not divorced but single because she is a widow.
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