Father's Day

ok, I KNOW Father's Day was two days ago.

But better late than never, right?

So here are 10 reasons Chris is the BEST dad ever:

1.  The instant, and I mean the INSTANT, he walks in the door from work, he is ready and willing to play with Cole.  No matter how long or hard his day was, he doesn't take a single second for himself - his first thoughts are all about Cole-man. 

2. He works HARD.  Not only does he have a full-time nuclear medicine job, he takes call at the hospital and spends many weekends a year working on our rental house.  He does all this work so that I can stay home and eat bon bons - or, er, take care of Cole. ;)

3.  He's one of those super fun active dad types - always wanting to take Cole along places, introduce him to new experiences.

4.  He's an amazing team parent.  We RARELY disagree on things when it comes to parenting Cole, and if we do, Chris is quick to ask me to explain and discuss our opinions.  I love that we are such a united parenting front.

5. He is the FUN parent in this parenting equation.  He adores wrestling around with Cole, teasing him and playing with him.  He always, always, ALWAYS makes him laugh.

6.  He is so loving with Cole.  He tells him every day how much he loves him, and he's not afraid to dole out kisses and hugs (and even accepts slobbery, drooly smooches from Cole - and waits to wipe off the slobber until Cole looks away.  That's true love.)

7.  He reads to Cole, even though reading is NOT one of his favorite things to do.

8.  He has SO much patience with Cole.  In the mornings, Cole often runs into the bedroom to wake him up and "help" him get ready - even if it hinders his routine, Chris is endlessly patient with him.

9.  He is proud of Cole and eager to show him off to his friends and family.

10.  He is a role model in every way to Cole - how to work hard, how to be healthy, how to be kind and considerate and generous, how to treat a significant other.  Chris is the exact kind of man I would be delighted for Cole to grow up to be.

Happy Father's Day, my husband.  Thank you for being your awesome self.