Today we celebrated Father's Day.
That was kinda stating the obvious, since I'm sure you did, too.
It's a tough day for me, honestly. I love my husband and am so thankful for the Dad that he is to our children. But I miss my own Dad, and I suppose I always will. There's a part of Father's Day that seems to be missing because I can't celebrate my own Dad and all he meant in my life.
John is a tricky one. I find him rather difficult to shop for, since he tends to want big toys. And he's rather particular about brands, things that fit just right and certain items that he wants. So, I had a revelation this Father's Day, and I plan to continue this revelation. I can't really pick out the perfect gift, but I can serve and create and love. So that's what this Father's Day was about.
The kids made him cards, and we worked together on making the iDad, which was a big iPad out of paper with little "icon" flaps that lift up with messages. The kids also enjoyed making him a crown with pictures they had cut out that reminded them of their Daddy.
I got up early this morning (what love!) and made John a Father's Day breakfast. Yep, you read that right. If you know me, I hope you didn't faint. This is rare for me, because I do like to sleep, and I rarely cook a big ol' breakfast. Mostly 'cuz that's hard to do while you are sleeping.
A Monterey Jack, bacon, avocado and salsa omelet, grits and homemade blueberry muffins.
The kids slept the whole time I was making breakfast, but finally sleepy Ansley woke up first.
I've really been amazed lately at how grown up Ansley is looking. And I guess I'm just becoming more aware of how fast time is going, and ya can't get it back, ya know? I will never again have a summer with seven year old Ansley, or four year old Christian or four month old Avery. Time is constantly moving forward, no matter how much I wish I could freeze it and make it stop.
Whoops. We interrupted Father's Day to bring you: Megan's Crazy Emotions. But now, we go back to your regularly scheduled blog.
We enjoyed hanging out as a family today. Avery started solids yesterday (more to come on that) so today it was another family affair while feeding her. You've never seen kids more excited to give their sister her first foods.
Cute, isn't it? Ansley got to feed her today. And probably will again tomorrow, and the next day. Christian likes to watch, but isn't really interested in the feeding part.
We wrapped up our day with dessert, of course. And nothing says John's Father's Day celebration quite like chocolate.
A very sweet, family Father's Day. I am very thankful that I am able to stay home with my kids because of John, and that he is very involved in their lives! I cherish the memories we make together as a family, celebrating our days together.
You are so good at making days special for those you love! Breakfast looks delicious. Wish I lived close to give you a hug when you are missing your dad.
Posted by: Renee | June 24, 2011 at 08:21 AM