It is Jason's first Father's Day! We started the day off with breakfast as a family made by me and relaxed around the house. We are going to my parent's house later to celebrate with a cookout.
I knew Jason would be a great dad, but I had no idea he would be this great at it! I truly am in awe of what an amazing father he is to Declan. They have such a strong bond and I love watching them when they are together. Jason works so hard to provide for us and loves us both unconditionally. It is so nice to have him home after working out of town for the first 7 months of Declan's life. I know how much it bothered him being away from both of us, but he had to do it...for us. Now that he is home it is wonderful and we can be a little family. He is so involved in Declan's life and doesn't want to miss a thing. I did not marry Jason because I thought he would be a good dad. I married him because I was (and still am) madly in love with him. The amazing dad part is just an added bonus. Being such a loving father is just another one of his outstanding qualities and why I love him so much. Thanks for loving us, Jace and for all you do for us. Declan and I are both very lucky to have you. "Don't ever leave me...I'll find you." :-)
Now on to my dad...
Wow...I could go on for days about what an incredible father I have. My dad works harder than any man I have ever met in my life (besides my husband...how ironic).
I have learned my life's greatest lessons from my dad. Such as...
Go to college. Dad used to drive me around DC when I was little and we would see homeless people and he would say..."if you don't go to college...that will be you." Now this was coming from a man that was making close to a million dollars without a college degree (he DID get it later) but that is all he had to say. I truly believed that would be me if I didn't go. I went!
Don't do drugs. "Stefani, if you try cocaine one time your heart will explode and you will die. It only takes one time and that's it." I think I was maybe in middle school. Never tried it.
Follow your dreams. I wanted to be an actress and follow in my dad's shoes. I went to acting school, had head shots taken, was in commercials, and tried out for a lot of different things. Liked it for awhile then gave it up. Played the piano, drums and trombone...gave them up. Played tennis, did swim team, played softball and soccer. Pretty much anything I wanted to do he made it happen. When I started college it was a really hard time financially for my family. My dad said wherever I wanted to go...and he would make it happen...he did. Never told me that there wasn't anything I couldn't do.
Compassion. My dad is where I get my huge heart from. When dad was on the radio he was very involved with many charities. I was blessed enough to go to many charity events with him. We helped the elderly, abused children and women, Children's Hospital, Special Olympics... just to name a few. I would see my father interact with all of these individuals and make them laugh and happy. He was so genuine when he was with these people. I have always known I wanted to work with people and help people...now you know why. This is exactly why I became a special education teacher. Thank you for opening my eyes to all of this at such an early age and teaching me that even though people may be different...they should all be treated the same way.
Work hard and you will be rewarded. When we made all A's dad would take us to the toy store and let us pick anything in the store we wanted. As we got older...we made A's for us. How did he instill that in us? I graduated with a 3.8 and my sister a 4.0.
Be humble. My dad went from everything to essentially nothing...monetarily. It is funny when your dad is making large amounts of money and is famous and than loses it...you find out who your friends are. Who would have thought my dad's profession would have cost me and my family some friendships. It was a humbling experience for all of us. He has worked so hard and continues to daily.
Favorite quotes from Dad. "What goes around comes around." "All you need is health, family, and friends." "You will never no true love until you have a child." He is so right with all 3.
Dad, I love you so much. Thank you for being an incredible father and loving me! You are hilarious, kind, loving,....I could go on for days.... Happy Father's Day!
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