Pic of the Day ~ My Dad with Becca last April
As some of you know, I grew up without a mom present. She took off when I was six months old. At that time my Dad became a single father of an infant.
Father’s Day was always special for me. Mother’s Day pretty much sucked. All the other kids would make their cool little craft projects for the moms and I would totally feel like a freak. It was not really talked about when I was growing up. It was like everyone thought it would hurt less if I just had no clue what was up with the whole no mom thing. They were wrong, of course it hurt like hell and constantly wondering if she had been kidnapped by gypsies (because really what else could explain a mother’s absence). I regress, the point today is Father’s Day. I was able to make the cool crafts with pride, store them up and give them to my Dad when he came home from work.
I worshiped my Dad growing up. He seriously could do no wrong in my eyes. Even when I grew up and became a mother, I still look up to him and respect him a lot. We went through a rough patch during my teenage years (most go through the “I hate My Parents!” stage), his wife at the time was the source of many fights and misunderstandings. Yet I knew if I needed help or advise that he was always there.
My Dad laughed the night the cops brought me home, after being caught in the bar underage (I was so embarrassed! And all my Dad said was that I was stupid to get taught!) To top it off at every family event, the story was passed around just to get the point across that I did something dumb. That was a lesson I never forgot though.
Now, my Dad is my best friend. We talk as often as most people talk to their “moms”, we enjoy shopping together, and never run out of things to talk about. My Dad adores my husband (sometimes they seem closer than I am to him!!!) and absolutely glows when he is near his Granddaughter. When I lost the baby last December he made it down to California in January. He just knew I needed him and made it happen. He supports us without hesitation and has completely filled the role of mother and father in my life. I used to envy those that had both parents. Now I know that my Dad totally rocks, because I do not feel empty without a mom, he is all I need!
Happy Father’s Day Dad! Love ya, Miss ya and can’t wait to see you when you come down again this fall!!
Tomorrow I will congratulate J, today was for my Daddy!
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I had tears in my eyes reading about your relationship with your dad! What a wonderful man he is…how lucky and blessed you are to have him…and Becca too for having such an awsome grandfather!
I loved this post! I am a “Daddy’s Girl” too and just adore him. He’s my hero! It’s nice you feel the same way towards your dad.
It is also so great that he was able to rear you to be a good mother, without the example of one for you to follow growing up. He must have done something right.
What a touching post.
I loooove the bond between a father and their daughter. That was a touching story. your dad is very proud of you i can tell.
I didn’t know about your mom. I know that saying sorry to hear that doesn’t help much. I understand even more of why you’re such an amazing mommy to becca. It all makes perfect sense. You would never dream of doing such a thing to her. I couldn’t imagine not being in my daughter’s life. She is 18 and she says I’m in her business too much. HaHa…I must be doing something right.
You are so lucky to be so close to your dad. He sounds like he is a real gem.
I loved your story about getting caught at the bar underage.
I’m sorry to hear abt ur abt ur mom.
Well, I adore my mom a lots, but not my dad
I love this post! Your dad sounds like a good guy to have around.
I feel bad for your mom that she missed out on the chance to know you and your wonderful family.
what a great post — and what a great relationship. Happy Father’s Day, indeed.
Happy Fathers day to your hubby and your dad
Great post and even better pictures!
Happy Father’s Day!
I believe others would love to read this lovely posting…I linked it up in my blog.
Wow what an AWESOME daD and great post!
This was a really nice post for Father’s Day!!
a friend has a sucky relationship with her dad , and her reasoning behind it – in my opinion is lacking, As a daddy’s girl, (I am running for president of the Daddy’s girl associatation.) i can’t imagine my dad doing anything that would make me just say i’m not dealing with you. We are truly lucky girls we daddy’s girls, and thankfully our daughters get to carry on the tradition… Happy fathers day J! Me and my J wish you the best!
Oh Chelle – no wonder you want to move on and not worry about your birthmother! Your dad sounds like the kind of father EVERYONE wants. I’d feel the exact same way.
I am so happy for you that you are this close to your father. And thrilled that he’s close to your husband and adores your little girl too.
When I read this post, I got teary eyed. Partly (small part) out of envy, but mostly because I’m so happy that you have your Daddy.
What a beautiful post for your father. You’re lucky to have such a close relationship with him!