A good father is is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society – Billy Graham
I feel so lucky. I’m lucky, blessed, and so humble that I grew up with with a Dad. Because of him, I knew what type of man I wanted to marry, what type of man I knew I deserved. Because of him I know how important having a father is + how a father should be. From the small moments like teaching me how to ride my bike, or tie my shoes, to walking me down the isle to the man of my dreams, and holding his grandson for the first time. And all the moments in between, I will forever be a daddy’s girl, because when my dad didn’t have my hand, he had my back. To the first man I’ve ever loved- I’m forever grateful for you, Dad.
To my husband. The quote above is a very true statement. You should be celebrated everyday. You are my home. My safe haven, my best friend. You don’t get enough credit or praise for all that you do for our little family. From the moment we said “I do”, I knew we were in for the adventure of our life.
Ladies, you will never be prepared enough for the moment you see your significant other hold your child for the first time. The way he wraps his around around them and brings them in close. The first glimps he will take of his newborn son, will forever leave an imprint on his heart and yours. To watch and feel every ounce of emotion in your husbands eyes as he looks at the miracle you created together, will leave you breathless. In that moment, you know that all of this is meant to be. Time will stand still, and you will never be able to explain the emotions felt in those very first moments you became parents.
Thank you for making me a mother. For making our dreams come true. Thank you for working your ass off so that we can raise our child in a safe, loving and nurtured home. Thank you for the small moments; when you do the dishes, give our baby a bath, let me go grocery shopping by myself. Thank you for remembering to get coffee because lord knows we both need it. Thank you for shutting off the tv and playing with our child even though I know you’re exhausted from work. Thank you for showing our child what love is, for being a leader, teacher, for always being positive in any situation. Thank you for constantly encouraging us both that there is always hope. Thank you for taking a million photos with us, even though I know you hate having your picture taken. Thank you for putting us first. Thank you for loving me the way you do, for the barefoot dancing in the kitchen, or the random hugs from behind while I’m cooking dinner. Thank you for this, because your son will watch these moments, and everything you do will be a reflection of how we were/are as parents. Thank you for this, because I know because of you, he will become an amazing husband + father one day. There will never be enough words to truly express how thankful, and how much you are needed. You are our rock, our strong foundation. Thank you for being a real life example of how a husband and father should be. We love you to the moon and back.
Happy Father’s Day.
XO
Kass
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