Brian asked me tonight why I haven't updated my Blog this week. I told him that I couldn't think of anything to write about. He rightly suggested that I might want to mention what a fantastic father he is.Well, I thought that was obvious to the world. But perhaps I should elaborate.
Did you know that since I've become a stay-at-home-mom, Kaylin has become, at times, VERY attached to me? So much that when Brian comes down for breakfast or comes home for dinner, Kaylin often runs to me and hugs my leg until she gets used to the idea that daddy is there. Sounds awful, but it only lasts a minute because every single time, Brian does everything in his power to make his little girl giggle or smile, or join him on the sofa, or colour a picture with him. He knows it's just a phase she's going through and doesn't let it bother him. He doesn't use her behaviour as an excuse to make a quick exit and watch TV or do some work. No, each time, he hangs in there, gets in her face, and let's her know that he loves her. He demands kisses and hugs, he asks her how she is and how her day was, and lets her know that he missed her. And if that fails, he tickles her. He doesn't have to feel bad or left out because he knows that within seconds, Kaylin will be squealing with laughter and it will be because of something he did.
Did you know that Brian is "that dad"? You know the one. The one who is a big kid himself. The one who has all the other kids at the party gathered around, laughing with him, playing with him. The one who picks up his daughter and swings her around until she is howling with laughter. The one who all the moms at the mall grin at because he is having such a great time with his little girl and it shows. The one who won't hesitate to roll around on the ground with his toddler or do Muppet impersonations during bath time.
He's the one who lies on his back on the grass beside his two-year-old daughter, points up to the sky and teaches her to see stars and airplanes with her imagination.
Yep, he's really "that dad".
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He's also the dad that will teach Kaylin to not open the toys from their packages, but to leave them hermetically sealed up on the shelf where should stay, safe for infinity. ;)
And he does a damn fine volociraptor if I do say so myself!
Brian is that kind of dad - he has been entertaining us big kids for years.
Brian you are an incredible father - you can see it in KK's eyes how much she loves her daddy. I am not sure what makes me smile more - brian's or KK's giggle when they play :-)
Made me a little weepy that did.
Just for the record, I was kidding when I said she should write about me. I asked Char why she hadn't written for a while, and when she said she couldn't think of anything to write about, I came up with a dozen suggestions off the top of my head. "Or you could write about what a wonderful father and husband I am" was the joke I tagged on at the end of the list.
I didn't say it thinking that she'd do it, but I'm glad she did.
Oh Char, what a beautiful blog entry - my heart is still melting. I know how hard it is for me the few times when Bradyn wants to go to Kevin instead of me, so I can only imagine how hard it must be in reverse. I love that we are all going through this together - it brings us even closer as a family.
PS - That's a damn fine looking Daddy in that picture! Who would have thought the kid with the rat tail that I grew up with would grow up to be so handsome?
Brian
It is very evident how much Kaylin loves her Daddy. All the times you dropped Kaylin off at daycare and took the time to show us what you had taught her the night before. I still laugh at what a bear says. There should be more Dads like you. Please give hugs to Kaylin for me.
All the best
Debbie
I couldn't be happier that Brian is my sister's husband and father to my neice. He is truly a great husband and father.
But, he needs to work on his brother-in-law skills.
Brian, when I tease you, please stop using "oh yeah, I'm going to bang your little sister tonight" as a come back!
Uncle Dennis
Gee big brother, thanks for putting a really lovely, classy spin on my nice post! Very nice.
Do you hear that sound? It's me, laughing, 3000 miles away. Thanks Dennis - I haven't had a good laugh like that in a long time.
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