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| Day 1 of fatherhood, you survived a homebirth. There are no words... |
Dear Keith,
This blog is a tribute to you on Father's Day. There are no words to express how much gratitude I have for you as my partner on this long and crazy journey. You have been a solid foundation and the kind of man who shows up to the plate. A shining example of how you can overcome what's been done to you and be a better person. I am thankful to be on a journey of parenthood with someone who is dedicated to the cause of putting our family first. We can't thank you enough and I'm sure we don't show you enough. Your hard work and dedication brings food to our table, a roof over our head, education for our boys, and everything else it takes to run our finely oiled machine. You are the perfect dad to raise two rambunctious, highly spirited and downright wild boys. You can show them all the way. You can show them how to be "real" men who support their families and love and hug their children. You can also, show them how to support each other as brothers. You can also show them how to build anything they might dream up, be it skate ramps, zip lines, tree houses. They are going to have a blast with you.
You are the dad that there is nothing that could separate you from your boys. You would suffer through horrible daughter-n-laws, teenage anarchy, football addictions. Whatever. You have repeatedly said that where they are, you will also be and that it is your intention to love them through everything. I love you for that and thank you for the wonderful memories we are creating with in the prime of our lives. This is our journey.
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| You've often said this is your favorite part of fathering. |
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| Always making sure you can hold both boys |
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| Morning snuggles. The best. |
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| Suffering through neck pain for the greater good of giving the best view |
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| Always watching over to make sure they don't do the most dangerous thing possible! |
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| Building our house through all kinds of conditions! |
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| Taking the important work breaks. |
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| Still holding 2 boys at once, eventhough, they weigh over 100lbs. |
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| Teaching them how to be mischievious. Scaring people on Halloween is a great start. |
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| Being a proud papa... |
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| Hugs, hugs and more hugs. |
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| Yes, Huddy you should put paint on your face. That's funny! |
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| Being willing to be the princess when the roles of dragon and knight are already taken... |
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| Indulging mama's need for constant documentation |
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| He's an old pro on the homebirth front. |
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| Bathtime with Daddy is always way more fun... |
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| Daddy also makes a great horse. |
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| Can teach you how to build pirate ships. |
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| Can teach you how to drive a bobcat! |
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| Can make sarong/baby sling look masculine. |
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| Is willing to endure the coldest swimming pool on the face of the planet for an excited toddler! |
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| Can play in the sand for hours... |
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| Can set up scaffold outside the kitchen window so you can eat at the bar from outside. |
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| Generally be counted on for silliness. |
Well when your mother is a pilates teacher, core strength is of the utmost importance. I want the boys to do some gymnastics before they get into other sports. I think it will help them in the long run to learn how to use their body before they learn how to play a sport. Tae Kwon Do is next coming up in the winter.... Anyway, they are having a blast... 
