8 years in now, it's difficult to even imagine me not being a father. It's not an easy job, especially as I watch my son and daughter leaving childhood behind far too quickly. To hear Darcy's little girl voice slowly going away is so hard. To watch Connor fielding calls from girls after school amuses me, mostly, but it also speaks loudly and clearly to me they're not going to be little kids much longer.
(Hopefully there won't be boys calling Darcy at home for many many years...)
So I try to savor it, and enjoy these fleeting moments while they're here. Fathers Day morning was one of those moments. The kids woke me up with very sweet cards and projects, like these.
Connor made me a new mousepad (pictured) as well as a book of things he would give me, if he could. (Sample: "If I could give my Dad something, it would be a transporter, so he wouldn't be late.") My boy knows me a little too well.
And Darcy put together a book of "Why My Dad Is Special." On page 3 (pictured), My Dad Cooks With Me. At first I thought she was referring to the excellent grilled cheese sandwiches that I occasionally make on the weekends, but looking at the drawing I realize we are on the back patio, I am at the grill, and Darcy is at the picnic table.
I'm sure every parent has stories and drawings just like these. As much as people watch and talk about shows like Jon & Kate + 8 and all the rest, it's not the excesses that make life wonderful, it's the small moments, like Fathers Day morning, that I know I'll remember forever.
And Darcy put together a book of "Why My Dad Is Special." On page 3 (pictured), My Dad Cooks With Me. At first I thought she was referring to the excellent grilled cheese sandwiches that I occasionally make on the weekends, but looking at the drawing I realize we are on the back patio, I am at the grill, and Darcy is at the picnic table.I'm sure every parent has stories and drawings just like these. As much as people watch and talk about shows like Jon & Kate + 8 and all the rest, it's not the excesses that make life wonderful, it's the small moments, like Fathers Day morning, that I know I'll remember forever.
And now, 10 Things Your Father Was Right About.
1) You are the prettiest girl in the world.
2) Sinatra.
3) You should always keep jumper cables in your car... just in case.
4) Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey.
5) That guy really wasn't good enough for you.
6) You do not need a pony.
7) The cardinal rule of grilling: Pressing down on the burger will only dry it out.
8) Yes, honey, all your male "friends" do secretly want more.
9) Paying $200 for a haircut is crazy.
10) It's not worth trying to repair the toaster yourself.
1) You are the prettiest girl in the world.
2) Sinatra.
3) You should always keep jumper cables in your car... just in case.
4) Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey.
5) That guy really wasn't good enough for you.
6) You do not need a pony.
7) The cardinal rule of grilling: Pressing down on the burger will only dry it out.
8) Yes, honey, all your male "friends" do secretly want more.
9) Paying $200 for a haircut is crazy.
10) It's not worth trying to repair the toaster yourself.
See you at Starry Night tonight! Pictures and video to come.
--Brian
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