I’ve been flying under the radar a bit for the last few
months. I was working on finishing up the first 3 chapters of my thesis for my
Master’s Degree and was so relieved to finally turn it in.
Other than that, I’ve just been moving along with being a
soccer mom, bowling mom dance mom, wife, teacher, etc.
Today, I watched my husband while he interacted with our
children. Even on Father’s Day, he made the day about them in subtle ways that
will make huge impacts. None of the crazy crew will ever walk away with a
question of whether he loves them, but they will walk away with memories and a
model of love. He’s pretty amazing.
Then I went to see my dad for a little while. I sat talking
with him and my mom and just spent time relaxing and watching the World Cup.
(YES I’m a huge soccer fan!!) It’s funny, as a teenager, I remember being holed
up in my room, door closed watching tv or listening to music, waiting for a
ride to come pick me up to head out with friends somewhere, anywhere. Now, it’s
nice to just sit in my parent’s house and just be in their company, talking or
not, but enjoying myself just the same. Growing up, I remember thinking that I
was tuning my dad out because I was a teen that knew it all and he didn’t know
what he was talking about. I was talking to my dad today and laughed to myself
as I heard words that I tell my own children and my students and realize now
where they come from. I guess I was listening to him all those years ago. There
is wisdom, power, respect, and love in my dad and I know that I am so lucky to
have been raised by him, more importantly; I carry that same wisdom...because I
listened. He’s pretty phenomenal.
Whether a first time dad or an old hat I wish everyone a
Happy Father’s Day!!
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