My husband, the Daddy.

After a recent plumbing disaster in our home, I really got to see what a level head and forgiving heart my sweet husband has. If he can handle that crisis without 'hulking' out, I know he will handle whatever our child throws his way with the same grace and understanding. This got me thinking about the kind of Daddy he will be, and these are a few qualities I know he will have as a Father, and I couldn't be more proud:

•Someone who will man up to a baby's level 10 poo explosion (anything that exceeds an 8 has gone above the neckline) and won't passed it off to Mom (me).

• Someone who'll read you Goodnight Moon 7 billion times just because you like it even though there is no plausible explanation why anyone would find that book appealing.

• Someone who will push you on the swing just a wee bit higher than anyone else.

• Someone that will teach you to drive without yelling at you (too much).

• Someone that teaches you that anyone that is rude to receptionists, waiters, or gas station attendants just because they think they are beneath them, is a dick and not worth knowing. Amen. 

• Someone who let's you eat most of his pizza while you both watch Star Wars.

• Someone that knows what time you go to bed, where you go to school, and if you're allergic to anything at any given time in your life.

• Someone who says, "You're not wearing that, are you?", "Not while you're living under my roof.", and "Smarten up" at least once, as they are a right of passage for any father that is paying attention.

• Someone who can make at least one edible meal without picking up the phone.

• Someone who doesn't refer to it as babysitting when Mom is out.

• Someone who never says, "Be a man and stop crying" or "You'd be prettier if you lost some weight."

• Someone who helps you learn a sport that includes a bat or stick despite the fact he'll likely get hit in the balls a few times.

• Someone who will clean your barf off the hall carpet because you ate too many cherry Icees at the amusement park.

• Someone that won't say, "I told you so." too many times; even though he did.

• Someone that loves you no matter what your religion, sexual orientation, or job is.

• Someone that doesn't leave you in the car while he drinks in a bar; or bring you into a bar while he drinks, unless you are of drinking age yourself.

• Someone that will walk around with his baby strapped to him in a carrier because it's the only way the baby will sleep right now.

• Someone that is safe to call to come pick you up no matter where you are because you got in over your head.

• Someone that will cry at your wedding, cheer at your game, and laugh at your joke.

• Someone you're proud to say, "That's my Dad.", even if he shows his plumber crack every single time he bends over, no matter what.

I love you husband, and I am excited for each and every adventure our future holds. 

{Did I mention he's a gentleman? Carrying our neighbors' little daughter for her Mommy}