A Good Man

Recently I've been thinking about what a good father my husband is. There are so many positive things he brings to our family. I did not grow up with a close relationship with either my father or stepfather. Now that I have my own family I realize what it really means to have a father in a childs life. These are some of the things my husband does as a father that touch me and our children.

~He diligently takes the children to the library every week. They are learning to love to read and have that special outing with their dad.
~He gives them lots of hugs and kisses.
~On the weekends he fixes the big, special breakfasts that I never fix.
~He plays dominos with the girls. They love that.
~Mike and Zach share with one another the strange, interesting and unique subjects that they love to learn about.
~He teaches our family about the gospel.
~He takes the kids on visits to the D.I. and often gives in and buys them something special.
~He teaches them by example how to serve others.
~He attends their special activities and events.
~When Mike has the younger girls for the day he always does the fun stuff with them- trips to the park, special meals, and playing with them.
~He goes with Zach to priesthood meetings and they come home excited to discuss what they have learned.
~He supports us in our various activities, but especially with our busy dance schedule.
~He shares his favorite books, music, shows and other interests with the kids. And it has obviously rubbed off on them. :) Zach has developed a love for many of Mike's favorite '80s musicians and they all love to watch the old, classic TV shows.
~He prays for his children.

Obviously I have married a good man! I am so thankful to have him in my life and that our children have the blessing of a wonderful father.