Happy Father's Day

Today I asked each of the boys to tell me their favorite thing about their dad. I thought it would be a fun way to honor Blake on this Father's Day.

Me: Since today's Father's Day, tell me your favorite thing about daddy.
Mason: I like the cake.
Me: Yeah. Me, too. But what is your favorite thing about daddy?
Mason: I like the presents.
Me: Let me help. I love daddy because...
Mason: He's SO STRONG! He's WAY stronger than me.

Me: What's your favorite thing about your dad?
Marcus: (Rolling his eyes) This is weird.
Me: Come on - it's for my blog.
Marcus: I like that he drives really fast in the Jag (this merits some investigation on my part), he drives really fast on his motorcycles (this I knew) and he gets wild hairs and spends money on random things.

That last point made me giggle as I remembered the time Blake went in to Wal-Mart to buy low-carb candy bars and came out with a go-kart. A few weeks ago he went in for a microphone and came out with an acoustic guitar, a water slide and the microphone. Marcus is right on - and since he was the recipient of the go-kart, it makes sense that he would be fond of that impulsive trait in his father.

Me: Baby Max - what do you love about your daddy?
Baby Max: (spitting carrots out through a huge grin) Sspppppllllllttttt!
I think that translates to the most precious thing imaginable!

I guess I'll answer the question, too. While I could create a list a mile long, one thing that has been on my mind today is how incredibly capable Blake is. I am convinced that there is nothing he can't do. I often joke that if there's ever a disaster, even a nuclear attack, I'm pretty sure we'd be the only people with fresh water, electricity and high speed internet. Even as I type this he's creating a new masterpiece on his wood lathe. Capable with a capital C.

What an awesome daddy! We have an awesome life. He's a great provider. He's fun. He loves his kids like crazy, and I am so thankful that God gave him to me.