Happy Fathers Day! Watch out I am long winded tonight.
My how times have changed. In a good way. Back “in the day”, men really didn’t have to do much with their children. They were just expected to work and provide for their family. The women take care of the house and kids. Even when I was a kid, many fathers didn’t participate in most things children did. It was very rare to see. It was also just accepted as how it was.
Well NOW I am happy to say most dads are very hands on! They not only help with the kids care, but they go to all their activities and WANT to be involved. You see dads at the doctors, and all their kids practices, and games, school meetings, trying to put in ponytails, and fix tutu’s at dance, and some even pitch in and do housework!!
Now I am not saying EVERY dad does this, just that I have noticed a huge change in the way fathers interact with their children, and I feel so fortunate to be able to be a part of this generation 😀 I have great hope for the generation to follow. I know I give my son the same type of duties as the girls. Nothing is based on gender in this house. We can ALL do the dishes etc.
I am so blessed to have Jason as a father to my children. I appreciate him more than words can say.
You may know he is not Alexa’s biological father, but he is who she calls dad. By her own choice. He real father she calls by his first name. He left her life, by his choice for 3 years w hen she was just 6 months old, and then he returned when she was 3. Jason has been in her life since she was 14 months old. She use to call him Jason, then one day just pointed to him and said “that daddy”. She was so right. He IS daddy. I will never forget that moment. I felt happy that I was able to not only find a companion for me, but a super amazing “dad” and role model for her. That was never my intention, but it just worked out that way.
He attended EVERY doctor’s appointment, and therapy session she ever had. Every hospitalization there he was. Not because it was a front, or he had to, he WANTED to! He was the one going to the beach and the zoo. Helping put her in time out during those naughty phases. ALL that really made me fall hard, let me tell you. You would never know she wasn’t HIS. I cannot tell you what that means. Especailly having a child with special needs. That is a lot for a young and single guy to choose to take on. Let me say his mom did something right!!
I really shows that anyone can be a FATHER, but it takes a special man to be a dad! It really is true.
My dad wasn’t that great to be honest. I am happy that my children have a dad that loves them and wants to be involved in every step of their life. They will have very different memories than I do. Im not saying I have bad memories, but the only person ever always there was my mom. I knew I could always count on her. My children have a great home with parents who care for them, and love them. We also love each other and I hope that sets the bar for their future relationships.
So now its time to share a FUNNY moment-of kids say the darnedest things.
Today was funny because while we were out “celebrating dad”, Noah said “Mom when is MY day?”
I said what do you mean your birthday? Its not till November so you have 5 months left.
Noah say’s “No I mean MY day. You just got your day and daddy has his day today, when is Noahs day?
(now I realize he means Mother’s Day and Father’s Day)
I said “Oh you mean a day for you. Well kids don’t have a day like that”
Noah-“Why? Man that is so cheap! I want a Noah day”
I had to just laugh at the concept. They way kids think! It only makes sense I guess.
Now onto the gift-I had the kids wrap all his gifts with aluminum foil! LOL! It was cute.
I wanted to document this amazing time in our lives. When little things our children say, do and feel are just so touching. When I saw the sentiment “5 things I love about you” from Unity Stamps Best Friends set (also part of the random special 3) I knew that would be the concept idea for my book. I am not including all the pages, some are more personal, but figured it would br cute to see what the kids created.
This book got jay all teary! I was so happy!!!
So here is the cover
I had the kids help me make a mini book. They each drew their own picture of things with dad. I then asked them to each list 5 reasons they love their dad. I typed up their answers in their words, onto their drawing.
Then bound them into this little book.
Noah-this is him and daddy so happy playing xbox together! LOL! He had to print it himself and everything-hence the crooked print. He is so independent sometimes.
Amber-She drew a lot of happy people!! Oh and a flower is in there too.
Alexa’s page-she still needs to get her handprint done for it.
She said that was her heart, and inside is all love love-her card reads-I love dad-
she had to also sign her FULL name.
So cute! I love when they help do little projects like this, and they feel so special and important too.
Now another fun and BIG event!
Amber got her ears pierced!! Can you see them??
I don’t know WHAT got into me today. We went shopping for video game stuff for Daddy. Well in the mall there was a ear piercing place with a lot of sparkly earrings (we NEVER go to the mall). Amber was just mesmerised by this. She has been putting stickers on her ears for “earrings” for sometime now. She has been DYING to get her ears pierced. I have not has th courage to let her do it. But, I said you know, why not! So she picked out her earrings Pretty pink stone flower ones-14K gold. Not cheapies by any means. Anyway I began filling out the paperwork when daddy showed up. I told him I was letting her get her ears pierced and he turned WHITE! He was like “No way. You are not doing this.”
I said she loves earrings and its better to let her do it now”
He then went on to scare her and tell her it was going to hurt- A LOT!
So I BANISHED him from the event immediately! LOL! He was trying to scare her out of it. Heck he was scaring me! LOL!
Now if she was scared or freaking out there is no way I would make her get it done.
I told her it would sting like a bee. I reminded her of when she had labs done a while ago, and say it may hurt like that (she was awesome for that BTW!)and asked her if she still wanted to do it.
She said yes. She got her earrings and sat in my lap, and didn’t even flinch when they did it. Jay peeked out from where he was hiding and could not believe how amazing she did. Then she said “Daddy look at my pretty earrings! Im a big girl. It didn’t hurt at all!”
He said “Well I had my ear pierced and it hurt a lot”
She said “You are a big baby. It doesn’t hurt.” “Maybe someday when you are a big girl you can do it again and see”
THAT was hilarious!!
The woman said younger girls do really well. I thought for sure she may cry right after, but not a tear. She then asked if we could go buy some sparkly nail-polish like I had on (she wanted the exact one that the spa put o0n my nails) and off we went!
She has then had us call like every person we know to tell that that she got her ears pierced! LOL!
Well that is it for me tonight. Gotta get dinner cleaned up and the kids into bed. Its the last week of school (OH NO!!! LOL!).
27 Responses for "DAD: 5 reasons why we love you-and a big event!"
oh, this book even got me teary Lauren! Such a sweet work of love from all of you.
Holly
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Oh Lauren, that book is fantastic!!! Such an awesome special thing to do! How awesome that she was good with her ear piecing because it does hurt a bit if I remember correctly. Amber looks beautiful with her new earrings!
Thanks for sharing your funny and touching stories – they made me smile. 🙂
That little book is so cute. Kind of looks like a little “scrap book” to me! hehe… Amber looks aweful cute with her fancy new earrings. Tell her I think she is very brave. Hope you enjoy your last week of child freedom 🙂 -Molly B
A wonderful”Heart-touching” post..
yes..tears in the eyes. Also a smile on
my face..cause Jason sounds like a Very
special person..and a wonderful husband
and DAD. It is NICE to see the dads involved
in their childrens lives so much these days.
“Happy Father’s day..Jason”
The mini-book is Fantastic!!…you are so clever!!
A gift to cherish forever.
*Noah…I think Children’s Day was June 1st 🙂
*Lauren..You are a “BIG” part of a “Wonderful Family”
Hugs to all…..
Dee
Happy Father’s Day Jason, from what I can tell your a wonderful Dad!
I had to laugh at the story of the ear piercing. Hilarious he was trying to scare her out of it, even more funny that she wasn’t scared at all, good for you Amber, I cried like a baby when I had mine done in 2nd grade. The lady tried to give me a lollipop but I refused saying I wasn’t good enough. You look beautiful!
Lauren you have a wonderful family, I enjoy reading everything story you tell. Thank you for sharing.
Julie
you are blessed….thank you for the wonderful post…fathers day is a wonderful day.
That is so wonderful Lauren! I have a birth father and then I have my dad – who has always treated me exactly like I was his own; I can’t remember a time when I didn’t think of him as dad. It is such a wonderful thing to have experienced that growing up b/c I had friends that were not that fortunate. Some had step-parents that said they loved them like that, but you could tell it just wasn’t so. I’m glad you shared that today and just pleased as punch for your whole family that THIS is the dynamic for ya’ll. Ya’ll are truly blessed —- but you knew that already, right! *wink*
That was a special time in my life too. (ears piercing) My dad did the same thing to me. When I worked awhile back, I knew a older lady who had her ears pierced Top all the way down only on the side. She inspired me which I regret because I don’t wear earrings any more.
Thanks for sharing your fun memories with me. I don’t feel you go on at all.
Amy
Hee Hee, I love your stories. Thank you for sharing them.
I agree. It takes a special man to be a “dad”. I call my biological father my “father”, but my step dad “dad”. He is my rock and the one man that has truly been there through everything with me. He passed away a few years ago, but i know that he is still watching over me and my family.
Michele
Happy Father’s Day Jason. You are a wonderful dad to your children.
Lauren, thanks for sharing Jason’s present with us. It’s just priceless! I love the earring story too. Amber looks so proud of her new earrings and Noah wanting his own day is just too funny.
Nothing gets past Noah I see! You can tell him that kids’ day is every other day of the year 😆
Your book for their Dad is awesome! What a wonderful creation…
Amber is SO BRAVE! Her earrings are darling…and she is too. I know you will never forget that day! It’s so fun to do something unplanned, too!
Thanks for all the great things you do, I love that card with the 6 circles, how simply sweet and beautiful! It’s AWESOME!
Have a wonderful week…:D
Fantastic book Lauren! It’s super cool! Projects that the kids can help with seem so much more meaningful to us parents! Fabulous decorating on the cover too!
Cute stories about the kids yesterday…they do say the funniest things!
I think you are an amazing family Lauren. My dad left us too when I was about 5 and didn’t see him for 5 years. My mom met a wonderful man when I was 7 and my sister 8 and took us as his own. Even when they had my younger sister he didn’t treat us any differently. 37 years later he’s still a wonderful dad. You’re right…anyone can be a father but only a special man can be a dad. Love your book. x
Aww…he isn’t the only one that got teary eyed! sniff sniff that is so adorable!
What a brave girl! My daughter got hers done at age 16. I haven’t done it myself. I am a BIG chicken! I have always had a fear for needles and my fear of the needle has overcome my want for pierced ears. LOL Good for her.
What a great little book! I remember when I was little kid asking my mom when Kid’s Day was and I remember her making a special day for my sister and brother and me and that’s what we called it. We even got presents!
I just wanted to thank you for sharing about your family on your blog. My sons are all grown up now and reading your blog reminds me how quickly the time passed. I’m glad you are keeping such good records of the little things–for those are the things that mean the most.
Your babies are just too precious!!!
Lauren… Have you considered writing a book about your childrens’ (and yours, too) adventures, escapades, and trying times? I bet your story would be a success!
THAT is a FANTASTIC father’s Day card!!! i love it!
Good grief – posts like this need a warning – something like Tears Ahead! The way you described Jay with Alexa reminds me so much of my hubby who isn’t my oldests biological dad but is DADDY in every other sense of the word to him. Isn’t it great to have a man like that?! Congrats to Amber on getting her ears pierced – she is all girl all the way!!!!
I just love the book. The one that got my all teary-eyed though was Alexa’s #5, He always says prayers. That is so precious. Thanks so much for sharing your family. I have been visiting your blog for a long-time and just love it. You have a wonderful outlook on life and it is refreshing to read your entries. Have a great day!
I think this is a fabulous touching gift! Something that your husband can look at 20 yrs from now when the kids are grown and get a tear in his eye… Oh wait – I am talking about a man… You’ll get a tear in your eye!
Lauren, this is precious! I love coming here when I have a minute–everything you do is full of heart! {{{Hugs!}}}
Love all you do. I’m reading backwards. I just saw this post.
Love the pics of Alexa and the book and Amber’s earrings. DARLING.
Great family you have… filled with love and inspiration.
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