LimitlessLessons
  • LimitlessLessons
  • About Me
  • Contact Me
  • Blogs I Follow

LimitlessLessons

My life revolves around teaching lessons of some sort. Whether it was in my role as an Elementary School Counselor for eleven years, my current role working with kiddos and administrators K-12, mom to two young adults, or owner of two spoiled chocolate labs, I teach lessons all day long. But the most valuable lessons taught on a daily basis, are those taught to me; by my students, by my children, by my dogs, and sometimes even by strangers! And that's what this blog is all about...those limitless lessons that come out of nowhere, but stay with you forever.

Email Me

A Great Father

6/13/2013

6 Comments

 
Picture
Throughout all the highs and lows of my marriage, one thing about my husband has stayed steadfast and true. He is a good father.  No, a great father.  The kind of father I only dreamed of my kids having one day.  And it’s been that way from the very beginning.

When I was pregnant with Brandon, I had a really awful delivery.  Some minor complications after the delivery left me in and out of consciousness for a bit.  Every time I would come to, I would panic…THE BABY!  And every time I opened my eyes, there was Todd rocking him, soothing him, feeding him, and loving him.  As we were getting ready to leave the hospital, I remember being in the shower worried about how in the world I was going to dress this tiny little thing without hurting him and prepare him for our trip home.  I came out of the bathroom and there was Brandon, all dressed and ready to go, lying on Todd’s chest.  From that moment on, I knew my kids would always be in the best of hands.

Todd took to parenting in a way I never did.  It was so natural to him.  You can’t teach that, it just is.  When I worried, he wondered.  When I stressed, he smiled.  What I saw as a huge responsibility, he saw as a huge adventure.  It’s still that way.  He always saw parenting, not as an equal obligation so much, but as an equal journey he was so blessed to be part of.  When Brandon was just a couple weeks old, I left him with Todd while I went out to run some errands.  I remember seeing a friend who stopped me and asked where the baby was.  I replied that he was home with Todd.  She looked genuinely shocked.  Her exact words were, “I can’t believe you’re letting Todd babysit him this soon.”  I was speechless. “He’s his dad, not his babysitter” I countered,” and he is more than capable.”  And he was. I was unable to breastfeed Brandon so Todd became an efficient bottle maker, making them in big batches so I didn’t have to do it.  Even though he was working, we had a system at night.  Anything the baby needed before 2:00 a.m. was my responsibility, anything after 2:00 a.m. was his. (We came up with this because I was a night person and he was a morning person!). While pregnant
with Catie, I was put on bed rest for 6 months.  Todd worked, cooked, kept the house as best he could, took care of two-year old Brandon, and took care of me every day
for those 6 months.  Once Catie came along, he never even flinched.  He was as comfortable with two as he was with one. He has a remarkable gift.

Todd is devoted to Brandon and Catie in a way that’s truly humbling.  He’s involved, but knows how to give them space.  He’s fun, but knows when to lay down the law.  He’s proud, but keeps things in perspective.  He’s their friend, but also their parent.  He cooks for them, he attends everything they participate in, he plays with them, and most importantly, he loves them unconditionally.  He’s patient, kind, loyal and generous. 
If they don’t now, my kids will soon realize what a special dad they have.

So thank you Todd.  Thank you for being more than I could ever ask for in a father to my children. Thank you for being all the things I’m not.  Thank you for allowing the kids to see the world from your perspective.  Thank you for always being ready for an adventure with them and helping them experience the fun side of life.  Thank you for providing for them and working so incredibly hard to give them the life I know you believe they deserve.  Thank you for always being so involved in their lives and making them feel like the most important thing in the world...because they are. But most of all, thank you for the peace of mind in knowing that should anything ever happen to me, they have and always will be in the best of hands. 

Happy Father's Day!  We love you!

Picture
6 Comments
Mollie
6/13/2013 10:03:34 am

Well said....Happy Father's Day Todd.

Reply
Amanda poff
6/13/2013 03:15:02 pm

An amazing article! I loved reading it!

Reply
bruce heterick
6/15/2013 11:45:30 am

Damn straight. Best dad I know.

Reply
Kari
6/16/2013 01:48:44 am

Great article. Happy Father's Day Todd.

Reply
Gini
6/18/2017 09:26:00 pm

Todd makes everyone feel special. He really is a blessing to all that know him.❤️

Reply
Paige
8/22/2017 11:16:57 am

Yes he is! Thanks for writing!

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Archives

    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    September 2017
    August 2017
    March 2016
    February 2016
    May 2015
    March 2015
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013

    Categories

    All
    Being True To Yourself
    Being True To Yourself
    Children
    Depression
    Dream
    Explore
    Forgiveness
    Friendship
    Gratitude
    Grief
    Happiness
    Health
    Holidays
    Inspirational
    Letting Go
    Motivational
    Passion
    Pets
    Respect
    Technology
    Tragedy
    Worry

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.