Happy Happy Father's Day!

This weekend was a strange one, because it was a weekend that comes along very rarely for me. I spent time away with my sisters and my mom. A girls weekend at it's best. My mom and I kicked it off right on Friday afternoon starting with getting our toes done, of course! And, then the fun just continued from there. But, instead of coming home Saturday night, I spent another night..with Sam's blessing. Actually when I called him to make sure he was really ok with this plan he said: "wasn't it always the plan for you to come home Sunday morning?" Um..yes, yes it was. It was definitely a different kind of Father's day. But, I missed my boys more than I'd like to even admit. Especially that last day, I wanted to look at their sweet faces, and listen to everything Kaj had to say, even if it was repeated oh, so many times. Sam had to tell me more than once: you are on vacation! Go be on vacation. But, isn't the purpose of a vacation supposed to make you feel refreshed, and rejuvenated so you can go back home, and be happier and a better you? Well, it definitely made me appreciate my boys.

When I did get home we were able to give Sam the gifts from the boys as planned. Kaj has been excited about Father's Day for days. I am so thankful for the dad's in my life. I am so thankful for Sam. He is a great dad, who loves our boys, and wants so much for them, and wants to give them the very best. He is always trying to improve himself, and it striving to be a good example to our boys. I know they will value learning, and setting high goals because of Sam. We are learning together, and the boys will prove to give us a run for our money for that- I am certain, for every time we get one challenge down, it is on to the next- but, that is life. And there is joy in it.

I also am so grateful for my dad. He is funny character. He is hard working, and loving. He is kind, and welcoming to all, he can be found talking to strangers in the grocery store and laughing easily. He is contemplative, and genuinely concerned and wanting to help everyone in the family. He is good one. I am very happy to have him as my dad, and don't think you can get much better.

So Happy Father's Day to the dad's! Trying their darnest every day, and for loving the mom's. That's an important dad quality to have.