Ode to a Dad…

Posted On June 17, 2012

To all those dads out there who are fearless:

One that can remain calm in a time of crisis:

Suppressing that smile when the doll’s head falls off
Letting go of that two wheeler even though you are getting yelled at NOT to by the 5 year old
Balancing the budget and pulling out funds that didn’t exist so that the buck toothed cutie pie can have a lovely smile

Showing a keen ability to remain gentle and firm:

When setting that curfew even though all the other kids are staying out later
When it’s time to have that conversation about those good old birds and bees and laying the groundwork for your own morality
Not backing down on a punishment doled out as it will teach consequences for their actions later in life

Having utmost character and strength:

Visibly shedding a tear without regret during a moment of sadness
To be able to face a conflict of interest head on to let your child know that something they’ve done is wrong
Being able to dole out an apology when you realize that your child might have actually been right after all

Showing a relentless, yet loving respect for women

Keeping that parental united front no matter how tough it might be
Unabashedly able to hold your spouse’s hand and accept or deliver a simple kiss
Correcting a flippant kid to let them know it is no way to speak to their mother

Recognizing that you are never too old to be a kid

Getting on the floor and playing whatever the favorite game of the day is
Sitting beside them and learning the nuances of Playstation 3 to spend quality time together
Encouraging some geocaching or a long bike ride to show that the family can have fun together

grateful.

Happy Father’s Day to all those dad’s out there that help make the world a better place by helping to raise some awesome kids…Love you all!