Father's Day

Today was Aaron's 3rd Father's Day. I was so excited because I had bought him a really neat card from the kids. It lets you record your voice so I thought it would be cute for Sarah to put a message on there. It took eight tries before we got a recording that was loud enough to hear.

I got up with the kids and let Aaron sleep in since it was his special day. I had been teaching Sarah how to say "Happy Father's Day" all week. He walks into the living room and Sarah yells "Happy Birthday Daddy!" and runs to give him a hug. It was so adorable and we all had a good laugh.

In that moment I just felt God's love surrounding us. Sometimes I just wonder how I ended up with such an awesome husband who loves me and our children so much. Whatever I did to deserve him I am glad that I did it. He really and truly is a great man. It's not just the patience he has with the children and let's face it me too. The things that make him so wonderful are all the little things he does everyday. For example, taking the early feeding with the baby so that I can go workout or get a little extra sleep, washing the bottles, giving Sarah a bath or rubbing my head at night when I can't fall asleep.

I expected a lot from the man I was going to marry because I had been raised by a father who had taken excellent care of me. My dad put up with my high maintenance ways but made me the person I am today because of his patience and unconditional love. So when I married Aaron I expected the same from him. He has not only been what I wanted but so much more.

Today I am grateful for the man who raised me to feel loved and for the man who loves me every day through the ups and downs. I am strong because of them. They help make me who I am and drive me to become better. They are proof that God does love me.