Dear Dad:
Don't know how I got so lucky to have been blessed with someone like you for a father. There are so many things you've done for me, I hardly know where to begin. Thank you for:
- never doubting me for a minute
- teaching me to be honest, even when no one is looking
- making me a Bears fan
- not making me a Cardinal fan
- encouraging every creative impulse I've ever had
- making me feel like the best cook in the world
- telling me I'm your favorite golfing partner
- sharing your knowledge of all things financial
- the sound of your laughter
- never being too busy to help me tackle a problem
- not being disappointed I wasn't a boy
- teaching me to stand up for myself
- being my ever fearless, ever ready mouse hunter
There's so much more but it's almost midnight and your middle-aged little girl is falling asleep. I can only promise you that I won't wait till next June to let you in on how grateful I am God sent me to live at your house.
When a girl is lucky enough to have the best father on earth, every day should be Father's Day.
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Sunday, June 17, 2012
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Here's to Dads
This blog is normally about the adventures of motherhood. Today I'm going to give dads their due.
I've had the great opportunity to closely observe two very different styles of fathering in my life. My own dad, raised with six sisters, has always been in touch with his emotional side. He's smart, funny and as generous as Mother Teresa. Like most dads he's taught me about sports, finances, home repair and car maintenance. But, thanks to those sisters, he's been an unending source of support and encouragement.
My children's father brings his own gifts to the party. He's more rational than emotional but is still quick with words of praise and never shy about hugs. He values order and organization (something his wife continues to work on). His strength and determination, hard work and preparation have inspired our kids to set goals and believe in their ability to do anything they set their minds to. They can ask him about any subject from business to bougainvilleas and he'll usually have an answer. Since he's the most talented person I know, they can ask him how to do just about anything and he'll be able to tell them.
My kids are so lucky to have these two men in their lives. And so am I.
I've had the great opportunity to closely observe two very different styles of fathering in my life. My own dad, raised with six sisters, has always been in touch with his emotional side. He's smart, funny and as generous as Mother Teresa. Like most dads he's taught me about sports, finances, home repair and car maintenance. But, thanks to those sisters, he's been an unending source of support and encouragement.
My children's father brings his own gifts to the party. He's more rational than emotional but is still quick with words of praise and never shy about hugs. He values order and organization (something his wife continues to work on). His strength and determination, hard work and preparation have inspired our kids to set goals and believe in their ability to do anything they set their minds to. They can ask him about any subject from business to bougainvilleas and he'll usually have an answer. Since he's the most talented person I know, they can ask him how to do just about anything and he'll be able to tell them.
My kids are so lucky to have these two men in their lives. And so am I.
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