Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day to all the father’s out there. I know this post is a day late but the way I look at it every day should be Father’s Day. I haven’t forgotten about the mother’s out there either. I think every day should be Mother’s Day.

I love my dad and am thankful for the direction he has given to me over the years. He taught me more than he will ever know and I am thankful for those lessons.

I was one of those “learn the hard way” kids. He was one of those parents who allowed me to learn valuable life lessons the hard way. I hated him for that but my anger and frustration was a direct result of me not understanding what he was doing and why what he was trying to teach me was an important lesson to learn. I was also one of those kids who said, “I’ll never be like my Dad when I grow up.” Of course this was said in respect to his parenting ability or as I saw it as a child his “parenting inabilities.” My Dad would always say to me, “You’ll never understand until you get married and have your own kids.” Unfortunately he was right. Thanks Dad for those hard learned and hard earned lessons.

Today was special for me. My kids are growing up and I know all too soon they won’t be there anymore. They’ll move on with their lives and do great things. I cherish each day with them and sit back and quietly smile as they achieve greatness in their own ways.

My kids got me the greatest gifts; themselves. Thanks to both of you for being who you are. Just don’t ever forget who you are and don’t ever let anyone else tell you who you should be. My daughter also gave me a Tim Horton’s gift card. She knows what I like. Thanks Marissa! My son gave me a Converse gift card. New Chucks! The best part of my son’s gift was the handmade card. That means so much more to me specially coming from a 16 year-old than any store bought card. The thought. The words. I feel blessed to have such a great family. My wife gave me the greatest card ever. Thanks honey for supporting me in everything [well, almost everything] I do. I love you!

To my Dad: Happy Father’s Day Dad! Thanks for all of the conversations we had, thanks for just listening. Thanks for reminding me of my priorities and thanks for letting me learn the hard way. You pushed me in more ways than you’ll ever know and for that I am grateful. thanks for letting me know how proud of me you are. I love you! To all the father’s out there, Happy Father’s Day!