There’s not a day that goes by where I don’t stand in awe of the dad you are. I’m totally biased, but you really are the greatest dad. I mean, I had a feeling you’d be good, but I didn’t know you would be so great. If I sit and think of all the ways you make the best dad, I turn into a puddle of love and tears and all things mushy. So, instead, here’s a list of 10 reasons we celebrate you today and everyday!!
10. You are the light at the end of a day. The way the energy in our house shifts when you get home from work is contagious. The love and excitement our boy gets when Daddy pulls in the driveway, the way he runs out the front door to try and tackle you to the ground, and the way he cant wait to play as for as long and as hard as he can with you. I know sometimes the loud noises get too much for me, but underneath the overwhelm is a deep love for how much our son adores you.
9. You play pretend better than anyone I know. The way you can get into character (whether you are gearing up to play Mufasa or a crocodile) takes commitment and creativity that quite frankly, I do not have. Your character never falters and you can always pivot to what the scene changes to. Seriously, thank you for that.
8. You value time together with our boy. The way you make intentional time to take him to the park, the pool, the hiking trails, or on a daddy-son date. It melts me. Sort of the way it melts me when he looks at you with heart-eyed emojis and screams “boys way!!”
7. You show him what it means to have good friendships and to surround yourself with wholesome men who love their children and wives. I didn’t know this would be so hard to find, but it makes my mama heart happy knowing your pursuit for solid friendships is trickling over into your role as a dad.
6. You take care of your physical health. You make more sacrifices to heal yourself and take care of your body than most people I’ve come across. You are teaching our son the lessons of discipline, hard work, and honor to your health. Because of the example you lead, it made the transition to food eliminations for our son so much easier because “Dad” was already doing it!
5. You take care of your emotional and spiritual health. The way I have watched you transform over the last few years, but most specifically the last year, it truly inspiring. The absolute gift you are giving me and our boy is immeasurable. I have watched you heal from childhood pain and have watched you drastically change the way you handle situations as a dad. This is one of the greatest gifts you’re giving our boy.
4. You continue to learn and strive to be better. You are striving not only as a dad, but as a husband, friend, and employee. You possess the ability to roll with the punches and allow life to keep on going with the most joyful and contagious spirit. Our boy has that same spirit and we have you to thank for that.
3. You value quality time. You recognize that time as a dad is most valuable when you are spending it with our boy. You value that time together matters more than time at the office or time with the boys.
2. You choose your family. You choose us over and over again. You make us BOTH feel so loved and special. You listen. You care. You protect. You honor. You lead. You laugh. You joke. You snuggle. You pray. You are patient. You are compassionate. You love BIG.
- You are Home to us. To both of us. We love you so much.
Happy Father’s Day, Babe!
Time for some BBQ.
