Happy Father’s Day! Sunday – June 15, 2008

In our house, it was actually Father’s Day weekend.

Dan went out with his old high school pals on Friday night, and took our new neighbor from across the street with him. I ended up having a bit of unexpected fun myself, as I had two neighbors over for some wine… ok, a LOT of wine. Lots of fun! And, clearly the men had a LOT of fun too… as our car was left at the bar and Dan was glued to the sofa all day Saturday.

Today I gifted Dan with no tasks and time to take a LONG nap. And, we pretty much just hung out all day. Nothing too crazy. Well, Matteo did have a little bit of a crazy day as he decided to flip off the sofa onto some blankets. I won’t point any fingers, because it is Father’s Day and all… but, the little guy was fine, of course. I don’t think it even really scared him. We also did our very first dinner out with all the kids since adding the boys to the family. It actually went real smooth… but honestly, not something I’d do every week.

Dan helped feed the boys some solid foods today. Sadly, the little guys are still not really into the solid foods. It amazes me. Gabby was loving solids at about 4.5 months. And she loved sweet potatoes. The boys are 5 months old and when we try to feed them sweet potatoes, they act like they’re gagging. It’s getting a little better… but very slow progress.

Ode to Dan on Father’s Day:
We love our daddy – yes we do!
He does everything and more that a daddy should do.

Daddy cuddles and snuggles better than a bear.
And, he will always help wash food out of our hair.

He works real hard each and every day.
And, then comes home and wants to play.

He plays “chase” and “get you” better than anyone we know.
And even gives kisses to a smelly, stubbed kid’s toe.

Daddy loves going on trips to the park.

And he always protects us from monsters in the dark.

He hands out band-aids with lots of love.
And will always gladly put on a princess glove.

He makes us laugh when we are crying.
And always has the most fun finding us when we are hiding.

Daddy thinks it’s funny when we burp or pass gas.
And, he might just be the most popular daddy with all the kids in Gabby’s class.

He gives bedtime baths and helps prep bedtime “drinkies”.
He brushes teeth, changes diapers, and even helps put away a left out slinky.

He reads us stories and hugs us tight.
Then tucks us safely in our beds at night.

He loves our mommy like no man could.
And is always the first to make our mommy feel good.

We love our daddy – oh yes we do!
Now get ready, daddy, for the next few years of poo!

I love you, babe! Thanks for being such a wonderful daddy. Happy Father's Day!