Father's Day

I have thought so much about Father's Day over the last several weeks...about what makes a "good" father, and how much your life is altered by the example your dad exhibits.  I remember last Father's Day so clearly.  I sat with Matt, just relishing in the image of him snuggling this adorable, perfect, flawless baby, and our lives speeding towards happily ever after. 

 In the challenges we have faced since then, we have been given the most beautiful little boy that just adores his Daddy.  Matt has gone so far above and beyond what makes a Daddy amazing that I don't think I can find the words to describe it.  He has loved, fought for, cried over, snuggled, and cared for Parker every second of every day.  He has tirelessly worked to make sure he can provide for our family and meet Parker's needs.  He has invested himself in every therapy appointment, every doctor's visit, and reveled in each of Parker's wondrous milestones. 

Matt makes me a better mother.  He is just so strong and purposeful in everything he does for everyone around him.  And every day, I sit back, thrilled at where my life is, and so thankful that I am able to share the journey of parenthood with this man.  SO thankful.  

I am also thankful for both of our fathers.  These two men do everything they know how to support us. They have embraced Parker with such humility and grace, and watching them each hold him and interact with him is so humbling.  I am so appreciative of all of the incredible dads that are a part of my life.