Dad makes everything better

I've know for a long time that Dad makes everything better, at least in our home.
Working around the house is easier with Dad, going places is more fun with Dad, things are calmer when Dad is home. It's just better with Dad.
The kids love Greg. Kate can hear the garage door open in any room in the house and she tears off running for the door when she hears that sound. She wraps herself around Greg's legs and won't let go until he picks her up. Then she gives him a big hug and rubs his back. It is so precious. Greg loves it and smiles contently.
Greg truly enjoys being with the kids. He plays with the kids. He does what they want to do. He doesn't control or try to talk them into certain activities that are more enjoyable for him, but he just enjoys being with them. They are his top priority and he makes sure the kids know that. Greg asks questions and then he listens. He rarely rushes the kids; he is content to go at their speed. He understands that his children are people with amazing thoughts, emotions and contributions. That is an incredible gift he has given Gavin, Enoch and Kate.

Father's Day was very low-key this year. I was in bed with a stomach bug all day, so Happy Father's Day, Greg! Greg fixed his own dinner of cream cheese chicken and then we had homemade ice cream. The kids gave Greg the KitchenAid Ice Cream maker that attaches to our mixer. We made the ice cream on Saturday and put it in the freezer to harder overnight. Wow! It was good. I have a feeling we are going to be making a lot of ice cream this summer.

Happy Father's Day, Greg. You are the best blessing in your children's lives. We are lucky beyond thinking to have you with us.