Last night Eric was replacing my mom's brake lights, and Grafton looked at me and said, "Daddy can fix ANYTHING! He is the BEST Daddy EVER! And he is the NICEST Daddy too!" It was such a sweet comment from a very proud little girl with a huge grin on her face as she watched her Daddy help DeeDee. I have to agree with Grafton, her Daddy is one fantastic guy. I don't think I could pick a better Daddy for our children- he loves spending time with the children, and he makes the little things just as important as the big things. For instance, every time Eric cuts the grass Grafton runs out there begging him to let her ride on the lawn mower too and he happily agrees- it's a random special moment for them. And nearly every time we go out to eat, James gets a little antsy after 30 minutes so Eric ALWAYS gets up and walks around with him- another sweet and special time. He helps me bathe the kids, he rocks James every night and puts him down to sleep, he prays with Grafton and cuddles with her at bed time, and somehow he still has time for his wife! He understands the importance of family and the importance of being present and active in his children's lives.
At church this morning, we were reminded that no matter what fathers surround us here on Earth, we have a heavenly Father loving and caring for us throughout eternity. What an amazing vision- seeing our Father up in heaven just waiting to hug us and kiss us and fill our hearts with a joy and love that we cannot begin to imagine. While I am crazy blessed to experience such a loving Daddy to my children, nothing compares to what is waiting for us all one day when we meet our God in heaven.
Swimming at DeeDee's!
About to swim with her noodles
Just hanging out!
My jumping machine!
Practicing her swimming!
Happy Father's Day!
Hooray!
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