Happy Father's Day

Here we are, another Father's day, and just as tears rolled down my face the year before, it is happening all over again, I am so awe to think how blessed I am to have Nate as the father of my kids, and then of course my own dad.

I am grabbing at different thoughts and memories, trying to create a coherent sentence, and it so hard, because the grateful raw emotions.  Describing the witnessing of the love he has for our to beautiful children is impossible.

Every year Nate grows into this role of Fatherhood more and more - like every cell in his body just know what to and when to do it.  I have always known that he would be a great dad, and he proves it day in and day out - not by being perfect - but by being real.

 These two precious kids know just how lucky they are.

What I love the most, is the fact Nate is that he plays.

If you can't find him, find the kids, he most likely building the most impressive princess castle from duplo legos, while simultaneously building rocket ships for Ian from regular legos.  Unlike me, I might be hiding in the empty bathtub with a box of chocolates.

I love how he feeds fake babies with fake bottles, and changes invisible diapers, he swaddles fake babies like no ones business, and all that to be involved with Hayleigh, to connect with her, to make her feel save, and loved.

I love how he can build the most monstrous train track (and how he taught Ian those skills) without having to start over once, or change a track.  How he can play trains for ever with the most perfect sound effects to accompany this play.

I love that he is an involved dad, always asking the kids questions, trying to be apart as much as possible, and giving our kids a safe place.

I love that he shows them emotions and vulnerability - especially when live gets though (the last nine months has been anything but easy on our family) and  yet he shows them how imperfect we all are, but there is grace and forgiveness.  Even if it means admitting his faults while he tucks sleepy kids into bed, and asking for forgiveness.

Happy Father's day my love, I love you for the amazing, real, raw, and honest father that you are.

This parenthood adventure would not been the same without you, you make this adventure adventurous and I love discovering everything new along side you.  Your love for our children is breathtaking, your dedication is inspiring, your kindness is enabling, your grace is life changing, and your honesty is freeing.

I am so grateful that you shape and mold our children right beside me, hand in hand - together.  You are creating such a beautiful legacy and it is my honor to watch it unfolded and come together right in front of my eyes.

I love you fiercely and deeply.

To my own dad, thank you for everything you are and have been.

Thank you for showing me what a real man, father, husband, and now grandfather should be like, for being a humble, honest, and loving example.

Thank you for helping teach me the hard lessons, and for never giving up, but always picking me up - even it meant telling me the things I didn't want to hear - but you did it all in love.

This right here - this means the world to me.

Thank you for supporting me in everything, even when you don't necessarily agree with my choices - you never disregard my feelings, and you never cease to love me.

Thank you for your determination, and mad fishing skills (especially with a net) just to make our day adventurous.

You have always been there, you have always been present, and always been involved.  I am so thankful and grateful for you, and everything you are.

I miss you so much!

I love you so so so much!! Happy Father's day dad!

Happy Father's day to my father-in-law, we love you!!

And happy Father's day to all the incredible dads out there.