I may be in my thirties but my daddy will always be my daddy. I am heartbroken often because there are 1200 miles between us and I am not able to see him whenever I want to. Yesterday was Father’s day and I was happy to be with my husband and sons, but was sad at the same time because I missed my daddy. I am the oldest of 3 girls (for dad) and I adore my step-mom too. I am the only daughter who has had children and I know it kills them to be so far away too.
I got to talk to Daddy yesterday and was happy for that. I love my dad for so many different reasons. He is OCD to the max and has passed it to all of us and I even see it in my boys. Riley especially. He is my cleaner and while he as a blast making a mess, he is the first to get the vacuum and attempt to clean the mess. The vacuum is still a good 5 inches taller than Ry so it is funny to watch.
My dad is a neat freak…hence the OCD. I am probably the one who is least like my dad in that respect as I allow for things to sit for more than 5 minutes. My dad is ALWAYS there for me even though he has been 1200 for nearly 14 years. My parents were divorced when I was very young and regardless, my dad was there EVERY weekend, EVERY holiday and every ballet recital. He calls regularly and is learning to video chat now too..LOL. They spoil my children and usually try to help me with expenses to get home at least once a year. The past 2 years, I have been fortunate enough to get home twice each year. My dad taught me to drive a standard, he taught me to roller skate, ice skate, ride a bike, deal with heartache, and hold my head high no matter what. My Dad has taught me to respect myself, and love deeper and love is forever and family is too. My daddy, still to this day, when I go home for visits, will fold all my laundry along with the boys laundry,make the bed while I am in the shower, pick up toys before I can return from the restroom, and wash every dish before most are done eating. He is up early and to bed late, he prays for us and with us and has been my rock for so long. My boys adore their grandpa and I adore seeing them bond.
My dad has done so much for me, and now he still does and also does things for my boys. There are not enough words to express how much I love my Daddy and miss him every day. Thank you dad for absolutely everything, I will never be able to say it enough.
