fathers day

He didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.
~Clarence Budington Kelland

"The most important thing a father can do
for his children is to love their mother."

I read these quotes and i thought of you. i love that you live what you say. you are who you are. you make mistakes, and you own up to them, but always making them right before me and your kids. you show how to be a man, a hardworking, loving man. you show God to our children, in a real loving way. you amaze me, how much you love each of our kids in their own way. i watch you with Brennan, and i see this amazing bond, a friendship, a father-son relationship. He looks up to you so much, wants to make you proud, loves hanging out with you. I see the beginnings of an amazing, real bond that is so strong. When i see you with Leighton, words do not come, i think only tears, usually peak there way out. You love her so much, and wow how much she loves you. she said she would marry you, if she could. she says she's going to find a boy just like her daddy. she loves to cook, and play with you. i love seeing her crawl up on your lap, and cuddle with you. you are all she needs right now. Hayden has really turned into a daddy's boy, wanting to wrestle, and defeat you at any chance he can get. I think your his favorite playmate right now. i love watching your newfound friendship fall into place, of father and son, having the best time. Cohen is in awe of his daddy, he takes his shirt off, and says "now i'm like daddy" He wants to do things the way you do them, i always say he's all yours. his smile to his personality, thank God you understand him. He really thinks your the coolest. I know right now Ashlyn is turning into a mamma's girl, but when she is with you, you two have the sweetest moments, the way she grabs you and hugs you. the way she loves to play with you, i'm afraid our girls have stolen your heart.
i am so blessed, to have a man like you. you love me, more than i deserve, you love our kids with everything you have. you work hard for us, you put us before you. i love you so much, thank you for taking care of our little family, of supporting us in everyway you know how. thank you for serving God, and teaching you kids who God really is, a gentle loving father. i love that you represent Him in so many ways. our kids are so blessed to have a father like you, and i am so greatful to have a husband like you.
I hope you have the greatest fathers day, i love you, more than these words could ever explain.