Our Fathers' Day

Wyatt and I are both very lucky. We each have a great dad. My dad was a great dad when I was kid and he's a great dad now. Then, he was great dad because he worked 60+ hours a week to support us, but still managed the energy and enthusiasm to take us swimming at Barton Springs and many other fun things on the weekends. He was a good disciplinarian but always kind and loving toward us. He always made me feel like spending time with us was what he most wanted to be doing, even when during the painful teenage years. He and I used to watch Northern Exposure every week when I was in high school. We also discussed politics, both world and micro (my various relationships with my friends). He was just a really, really good dad. Now, he's a good dad because he still takes an interest in my admittedly somewhat dry professional achievements and goals. He texts every week about mid-week to check in on us. He comes through whenever we need him, which is a lot these days. He was at the hospital immediately when I called him last month. He's a really great FIL who genuinely enjoys spending time with Ross and helping with Ross's many projects when needed. He's a great grandpops and takes Wyatt to do lots of fun things that I can't do right now. We are all lucky to have him as a dad, FIL, and grandpa.

Wyatt is lucky because Ross is also a really great dad. He takes excellent care of Wyatt and often is more attune to Wyatt's emotional angst and needs than I am. Ross lets Wyatt "help" with projects and spends hours every week explaining how all sorts of things work. He takes Wyatt outside when it's 100+ degrees to watch Wyatt play tractors. Ross also plays firetrucks on command and tells Wyatt how much he loves him all the time. He shelters him from the bad when needed and shows him the good. And he shows Wyatt what it means to really take care of your family every single day. Wallis is going to be lucky, too. Ross has already been through so much out of his love for his wife and unborn daughter. I am sure that Ross's relationship with Wallis is going to be every bit a good as my relationship with my dad and I can't wait to see it.

Happy Father's Day to two really exceptional dads! Wyatt and I are so lucky to have you in our lives.