My Favorite Fathers

While sitting at church listening to the YM/YW give talks about fathers, I drifted into thinking about the fathers in my life. I began thinking about what makes a good father and realized how lucky the my daughter, nieces, and nephews are. I thought I would let you know what came to mind as I thought about those fathers.

• Justin- Does Gracie's hair and it actually looks good-doesn't treat Grace like a child but takes the time to answer her questions and make sure she understands-is a great example to Grace in the way that he treats her and Kitti with love and respect-let's Grace put barrettes in his hair and take pictures to document it.
• Bim- Is so excited to see Little when he gets home-wakes up with Little and takes care of everything in the mornings so Krista can sleep in a bit-does whatever is needed to make Little smile and giggle and be happy.
• Eric- Will go out and play catch with PJ whenever he asks-cooks amazing food and let's PJ rate it-takes PJ to pro games-stays up late into the night to get stuff done which makes it so he can spend more time with PJ and Lo during the day-treats PJ like an equal and not like a little kid.
• Tom- Will do anything for his children-involved in his children's lives and is concerned for their happiness and well-being-is a fun-loving Grandpa who loves to be woken up by his little girls and will even sit through Disney movies to be with them-reads books to his granddaughters and plays fun music for them to dance to-talks "ball" with PJ-though I never really saw them together, I have developed the opinion that he was a great example to his sons in how they should treat their wives by how he treated Ceri, as Kitti and I are spoiled rotten by his boys.
• Josh-will do anything for Heather-does story time and baths before bed for the boys-takes his sons fishing and does other fun outdoor things for them-reads scriptures and says prayers with the boys.
• My Father-loves to talk to each of us and listen to even the most boring details of our lives- loves his grandchildren- plays with Lyza even when she is being a grump-wrestles with Logan and Colton-is ready with an answer whenever we had questions-extremely patient-let's his girls drink from his cup, even if we empty it-shares all that he has with us-tells great stories-can alleviate any sadness with just a hug-let's his children get a dog even though he really doesn't want one, but he knows it would make them happy.
  
• Brian-loves Elyza more than any Dad could ever love a daughter-dresses her and even makes sure that she matches-teaches Elyza new words and letters and sounds-is so patient with Elyza and is so good at talking to her to help her understand what she needs to be doing-watches Toy Story for the 100th time just to make Lyza happy-you can see his eyes light up whenever she does something cute, or even something naughty-puts her to sleep at night faster than I ever have-plays and runs and wrestles with her-reads her stories and sings her songs-is already thinking about her future and ways we can help her to be a good student and love to learn-is sweet and loving and loves to give hugs and kisses-is a great example to her in the way he loves and treats her Mom-you know he is a good father by the way Elyza lights up when he comes home and by the luvs she gives him when she is in a cuddly mood.
  

These are just to mention a few, though I could write much about many more. I hope all you Fathers had a fantastic and relaxing Father's Day.