So, I have seen three dads today that made me say, "Aw-what a good dad!" The first was at Wal-Mart. There was a dad sitting on the bench inside the store feeding his daughter a bottle. He was looking at her with such love in his eyes and looked totally content to sit there and watch her eat. It sounds a little creepy, but it was really sweet. The second was today on Oprah, which was a re-run with Johnny Depp. He was talking about how his wife and kids were the most important things to him and how watching a woman be a mother is the most beautiful thing in the world. Last, but not least, I was driving through my neighborhood and saw a dad outside helping his daughter stay up in a hand stand. I am sure there are many other things he would have preferred to be doing, but he was taking time to play with his daughter and help her do something that was important to her. I think it is so important for dads to spend quality time with their kids. Too often dads focus on work and think that providing for his family is enough. Although that is great, it is important to take time and do things like play catch, help with hand stands, etc. It is during these times that kids feel loved and make memories they will keep with them for the rest of their lives!
Speaking of great dads, yesterday I was running late for a presentation at school and my dad went and made copies of my presentation for my class and got some coffee for me since I didn't have time to do either. He is awesome! I am lucky!