Alain Perez Reveals his Life as a Father of Four Daughters

Alain Perez Reveals his Life as a Father of Four Daughters

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Alain Perez is a resident of Vegreville who has four young daughters. Zarya is seven-years-old, Inna is five-years-old, Veronika is four-years-old, and Alexia is two-years-old. When people see Alain regularly, they comment that he really embraces the experience of fatherhood.

“The defining moment to being a father was when I met my wife. I could not believe that after waiting for so long, I had finally found someone who wanted to share her life with me and have a family,”

When his first daughter was born, Alain said, “I was by my wife’s side in the delivery room when we had our first daughter. I had the opportunity to assist the doctor, nurses, and see with my own eyes the birth of my beautiful baby. There is no word to describe this moment. All the feelings of happiness, satisfaction, accomplishment, and pride are multiplied by an infinite number. I could finally say, I have a family.”

Alain went on to say what it was like when each of his daughters were born. “Every delivery was a special moment. You think that it becomes a routine after the first one, but it is not. Every second that goes by is just magical. Every time you see your newborn baby and you have her in your arms, it is indescribable. Not only is it the moment that makes it so unique. The season, the time, the place, and the hospital staff that I will never thank enough who made an enormous difference as well.

Vegreville resident Alain Perez spends as much time as possible with his four beautiful daughters, Zarya, Inna, Veronika, and Alexia.

Lately, I was watching pictures of my daughters when they were babies and I had some tears. Tears of sadness because I wish I would have the opportunity to be with them 24/7 and not miss a moment. Tears of happiness because I enjoy every moment, I am with them.

To see them grow is a daily miracle. From those long nights without sleep, the first word, the first step, the constant attention to them and these days with homeschooling. Every day is a challenge, and at the end of the day, every day is a day in heaven.

The biggest blessing for me is the time that I have with them. To ignore everything else and enjoy those precious moments. To play with them, to read them stories, to put them to sleep, to see their smile, to hear them say “Love you, Papa”. Time is valuable, especially when it is time with your family,” Alain explained.”

The biggest challenge according to Alain is to make sure that his kids are happy and to make them happy. “Sometimes it is not obvious to know how they feel. You need to be patient and encourage them to express themselves. Very often it just takes some little attention to see them open to you.”

He said fatherhood is different today than it was for fathers a generation ago. “I cannot talk for everyone else because all families are unique. What I can say is that my parents are amazing. I didn’t grow up in luxury but in a very loving house. My father has little schooling, but he is a great communicator and was eager to transfer his life experience. My mom is a lioness ready to protect and is very devoted to her family. I have count- less family memories with my parents and brothers. Unfortunately, these days, parents are afraid to face reality or they no longer have time and choose the easy way out: “technologies”. It makes me mad when I see a kid with a mobile phone. Don’t get me wrong, technology is a great tool, but it will never replace a playtime or a conversation with your kid. Those are precious and unforgettable times.”

As far as his vision for his daughters, he said, “As a father I am here to encourage them, to guide them, to listen to them, to transfer them my notions and my beliefs. I want them to be ready to face the world and enjoy every moment of their life.”

Alain had his wife ask his daughters what they especially liked about their dad, the girls replied by saying, they like when their father plays with them, when he makes them involved in their daily routine, tasks around the house, and when he takes cares of them.