Pete started this great new tradition on Mother’s Day…if you blog about your spouse that replaces the need to purchase a card. He said he was trying to help the environment by preserving paper?? Regardless of his reasoning, I like the idea, so here it goes!

When I married my husband 11 years ago I knew I was marrying a man who would be a good father. But, I had no idea I was marrying a man who would be an incredible dad.

You see, my husband is a passionate and gifted person and has a lot on his plate. But, regardless of what is going on in his life, he realizes the importance of being a great dad to his three boys. Our boys know, without a shadow of a doubt, they come before any job or duty that Pete might have. He works hard to build their self esteem, recognizes their distinctions, and makes a practice of expressing to each one of them “You’ve got what it takes.” He loves their individuality as he relishes in being the father to three boys.

When I put the boys to bed tonight we had a little talk about how special their daddy was and what they would want him to know on Father’s Day.

Jett said, “Daddy is good at a lot of things, but he is best at being a Dad.”

Gage said, “My favorite thing about Dad is when he comes home from work.”

And even though Brewer doesn’t say much more than “Momma” which he usually screams at the top of his lungs, I know how he would answer because he and I have been attached at the hip (quite literally) for the past two years.

Brewer’s favorite thing about Daddy is when Daddy says “Bring it on.” Brewer will drop his blanket and pacifier and take off in a dead run to grab Daddy around the knees in an effort to take him down.

Pete, thank you for all the significant things you do that make you a great Dad. The journey of parenting is fun, exciting, exhausting, joyous, frustrating, demanding, rewarding, and constant…and I’m blessed to be able to take the journey with you.

I Love You,
Bran

And to my own Daddy, thank you for all the love you have showered on me the last 30-something years. You were the one, who by example, taught me to find a man who would be a fantastic dad. I love you!

PS – I did purchase you a card and it is on the way. I tried to get it in the mail early enough, but since it takes the USPS two-three days to deliver a card a two hour drive, it might not have made it. I apologize!