Happy Fathers Day to Our Favorite Dad!
In all fairness Brandon knew and agreed to a big family before we ever got married but I don't think he had any idea what he was getting into. Growing up he was an only child a lot of the time whereas I was the oldest of six so it's been perhaps more of a "shock" to him. The amount of time and energy that goes into raising little ones, especially a group of five of them over a span of only seven years, can feel intense. Yet, he has adapted and grown into his role with each new addition. I remember how mesmerized he was with Sadie and how involved he was from the start attending father coached birthing classes, mostly against his will, and every doctor appointment and ultrasound and then even reminding me when to feed her after she was born. Hahaha :) I remember that after a couple days of him being home at my beckon call I had to tell him it was time for him to go back to work because although well intentioned, he was a bit intense in his role as our care taker.
All joking aside though, Brandon has jumped into being a father with both feet intent on being the best father he can be to each of our children, all without neglecting his relationship with me or the Lord. He provides for each of us financially, emotionally, and spiritually which is an enormous task and responsibility which I don't recognize often enough and which our children will most likely be unaware of until they are old enough to be parents themselves. He sacrifices for us in so many ways and we are so very thankful that he is ours.
I think Daddy was more than overdue for a new barbecue.
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