The Best Dad(s) I Know

In honor of Father's Day, here's a tribute to the best fathers out there. There are three of them in my book:

First, my own dad. He's older now, with a medical condition I don't understand and he sometimes walks with a cane. But he has a heart of gold and would do just about anything for me. Always coming to my defense, asking me if I need $20 or if he can top off my gas tank, telling me how wonderful my children are turning out and how proud he is of all the things I have accomplished. My dad is the best there is. Whenever my dad feels ganged up on by all the estrogen in my family, I rush to his aid with my favorite expression: "I'm on your side, Dad". It's our inside joke, that no one else gets. I'm sad that he is so sick all the time, that he doesn't have the energy he used to. I dread the day I lose my dad.

Second, my husband. Another top notch, stand up guy. Totally willing to be the best model for our kids, even in ways that are far outside his comfort zone. I could list all the things he does for the kids but there isn't a blog long enough to hold it. And he takes everything in stride, showering the kids with patience and understanding, love and admiration. He even stayed home for a year after our son was born, not because he had to, but because he was presented with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity where we had the means to do it and he knew he it would be the most quality time he would ever get. Even though he might not say it, I know how much he enjoyed that year. My husband really is a true co-parent. He does dentist appointments and swim lessons and talent shows and parent teacher conferences. He helps with soccer drills and math homework. My kids have been truly blessed with their dad.

Finally, last, but certainly not least, is my father in law. He is actually my husband's step-father, but you would never know it. He always treated my husband like a bonus and not a burden, not just his "wife's kids". DH has always referred to him and thought of him as "Dad". My father in law is smart and fair, funny and wise. I know a fair number of people who either outright hate quietly dislike their in-laws, I am lucky to say that I love mine.

Happy Father's Day!!

Yes, I Know

It has been 499 days since I last posted to my blog. I will try to be better. But truthfully, I am a working mom of three kids. I travel extensively for my job, which I love. And I don't always have anything insightful or meaningful or particularly interesting to share. So I will post when I feel like it, when the mood strikes me. It might be several times a month, or several months in between posts. So there are no apologies from me. Happy reading!