Dads

Things I love about my dad:

• I always know, no matter what, we always have a place at his house.
• He always is willing to make time for us.
• He is non-judgmental and would never hurt us.
• He is who he is and doesn't pretend to be someone he isn't.
• He loves his grandchildren and shows it in small ways.
• He has infinite patience.
• He is quirky in a way that is endearing.
• He is amazingly generous.
• He always acts out of good will and love.

Things I love about my husband as a father to my kids:

• He makes his kids his top priority and is unapologetic about it.
• He is the only stepdad among my teenager's friends that refer to him as a cool stepdad and not an a-hole.
• He thinks it's his job to change all the poopy diapers.
• When the kids are sick, he feels it the same way I do.
• He is who he is and doesn't pretend to be someone he isn't.
• He is an amazing example of kindness and generosity for my kids.
• He refers to his step-children as his children and means it.
• He loves his kids and shows it in small ways every day.
• He has infinite patience.
• He is quirky in a way that is endearing.
• He is amazingly generous.
• He always acts out of good will and love.

 I didn't realize until I just wrote this how alike they are.