Father's Day Moments

I still remember when my Dad told us of the Father's Day when the newest addition to our home pooped on his suit at church. In the back of my mind, now having young kids myself, I half expect something similar to happen to me on Father's Day. Thankfully, it didn't. In fact, Father's Day was very special this year. Some of the highlights include a delicious turkey BLT sandwich my wife made for me for lunch, an M&M bow tie that my son made for me, and some very thoughtful gifts of things that I really need. In fact, my wife gave me some gifts that will help me progress in a hobby--a constructive one--that I know exasperates her sometimes. That's true love. My wife also wrote a beautiful note and had the kids dictate a similar note. I won't repeat what my wife wrote, because it would embarrass her, but it was very sweet. My son wrote about how I draw pictures for him of snakes, knights, etc., wrestle with him, take him places, give him food he likes, and "gives me anything I want." Interestingly, he also said that he loves me because I "love me and lets me earn things." My daughter wrote, "I love Daddy plays with me. I can't talk." My son also wrote a thoughtful and insightful note in preschool that said,

"If you asked me what my Dad looks like, I would say: he has little hair. He wears his church [clothes] even to work."

"When my Daddy goes to work: he maybe sometimes reads stuff."

"My Daddy is really good at: wrestling."

"One thing that I really like to do with my Dad is: play costumes . . . he doesn't wear them as much."

Two of the best moments came at dinner time. My daughter put her head on my shoulder, wrapped her arms around mine, and said, "I love you, Daddy." Later, my son said, "I want to be just like Daddy. I don't want to have any hair when I grow up."