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| A good memory of hearing all this noise to find Aaron chasing the boys around like a big angry bird. Such a fun dad! |
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| I found this picture of Scott, my dad, and Jared, above me and Rachel in the sand. It was neat to spend Father's Day morning having breakfast with my two brothers. I wish Dad was there too (and who knows! Maybe he was!) I'm so grateful for all the life lessons my Dad taught me. I don't know where I would be without having him throughout my childhood. I miss him every day and wished I could share my parenting experiences with him- oh how he'd laugh. |
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| Everyone helped me pull together some Magleby's french toast for Father's Day breakfast. |
Aaron-out of nowhere-reveals that he can braid and braids Maggie's hair. We all had a good laugh watching his braiding skills.
Maggie did this amazing braiding job on my hair! Seriously impressed with my niece's braiding skills!
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| Cute cousins playing- |
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| Addie was teaching Jaylen some piano songs to play |
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| Before taking off to church together. Seeing Gavin and Jaylen sing to Aaron is priceless! |
I felt such overwhelming gratitude in my heart all Father's Day. Aaron is such a great dad- absolutely one of his best qualities. He puts so much love, care and attention into our boys. His perspective on being a dad is amazing and he works really hard at it due to his life's experiences. Aaron's post from Father's Day:
"It is because of this man (he had a picture of him and his dad) that I strive to be the best father I can to
my boys. Although he was only here on earth a few years of my life, I
remember many things we did together and know that he loved me, my
brothers and my mom. Being a father to my own boys has fulfilled any
childhood void I may have had, having grown up mostly without him. The
little, everyday things I experience with Jaylen and Gavin have come to
mean exponentially more to me as I think about how much my dad would
have wanted more earthly time with me and my brothers. I'm so grateful I
have the opportunity to be a father and learn those lessons only
fatherhood can teach. I love you dad and I love you Jaylen, Gavin and
Miles!!!"
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| Taking a nap on Father's Day |
Looking through pictures of our boys with their daddy brought so many tears. I love the relationship they have and nothing beats seeing the people I love the most love and bond with each other. The boys are so lucky to have Aaron- I just can't say it enough. He brings such good, solid parenting to our family.
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| Holding Gavin in the hospital |
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| Halloween rice krispie treats! The boys loved helping Aaron. He was so patient and loved involving them! |
I don't know what I'd do without Aaron. He's such a solid rock for our family. As our life changes this year (phasing out of school, working new jobs away from home, new baby), I have spent a lot of time thinking about our experiences so far. We've been so lucky to each be able to split work and be with the boys. The boys are lucky to be able to have so much time with their dad these past few years. We might not have had all the money we'd like, but we've had so much time together, flexibility and the boys have been richly blessed by their exposure to both their parents in the way they've had.
I don't know how Aaron juggles it all. He just started a new part time job working for the city of Washington in the accounting department. He works 20-25 hours there a week, while keeping on top of his full time school and other work commitments with my brother. We've missed having him home and available this past week as he started his new job. I'm grateful for the work and effort he puts in to supporting us and also making sure we're all sane and taken care of at home (it's not an easy task!).
I get nervous about being able to do as good a job of keeping the home front as organized and happy as he does with him phasing into working from being home with school. He does an amazing job with the boys and I'm grateful to have him as a companion.
Jaylen was adorable about Father's Day. He came up with a whole schedule for Aaron and came to me with it. He had his meals planned out, a foot and back rub scheduled and also typed up all the reasons he loves him and they printed it out and handed him the little slips throughout the day. It was really cute. They love and look up to their daddy so much! Gavin handed Aaron a little slip that said, "I love cake." It was pretty dang funny. That kid is hilarious.
Happy Father's Day to truly the best dad ever!
