Happy "Daddy's" Day!

This week we mostly spent our time with 2 sickly little girls!  This meant cleaning up vomit, doctor's visits, sleepless nights, ear infections, humidifiers, ER trips, tears, medicine, and more tears!  But thankfully the week is over, and the girls are back to being healthy.
Well, today was a very special day, Father's Day!  (Or Daddy Day!)  It was great to spend the day relaxing, attending church, having family time, opening Paul's gifts, and making/enjoying a special pot roast dinner (my 1st time ever making a pot roast!)  We sure think Paul is great! So, i thought i would share just a few of the many qualities that make Paul such a wonderful  husband and father:

Paul is affectionate.  He hugs, holds hands with, cuddles, and cares for our girls.  Whether it's giving piggy back rides or changing diapers, Paul does it with love and gentleness.  He also is very sweet in that he always walks in the door from work and instantly gives me a big hug and kiss.  And he never leaves for work in the morning without a quick kiss goodbye (even if I'm half asleep, which is usually the case).

He is patient.  Paul is very patient with Brightlie (and me).  In our 4 years of marriage, I can truly that he has never once raised his voice/yelled at me.  Sure, we have disagreements, but Paul is always calm.  And especially with Brightlie (and dealing with her "terrible 2's" phase) he never yells, but is firm and kind. 

 Paul helps with discipline.  He is always fair, but he is loving and firm with Brightlie.  He gives her lots of attention and love, without allowing her to be bratty or spoiled.  He is not afraid to help by supporting me in sending her to time out, or talking with her about her attitude if it needs adjusting.  He lets her know that he knows, that she is a good girl and can make good choices.

 He is a player.  That's right.... he plays "kitchen"... he helps B play dress-up.  He plays with stuffed animals. He plays outside & at the park.  He plays "horsey" via piggy-back rides, and "monster" as they chase each other around the house.  He is Brightlie's best pal!

 Paul is hard working.  He works hard each day to provide for our family, and give us financial stability. Living with 3 girls, he knows the importance we (I) place on things like clothes, shoes, bows and toes! Recently Paul has been very generous in letting me go once a month to the Salon to get my nails done.  It is an hour vacation that allows me to get pampered and have a little peace of mind all by myself.  And even though Paul works hard at his job, he is always complimentary of me as a full-time mom.  It may seem small, but i truly love him for his kindness and love, and his appreciation for my job as a homemaker.

 Paul is the Priesthood holder in our home. He prays for, with and in behalf of me and our children.  He has a love of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  He loves our Heavenly Father.  He strives in all aspects of life to be Christ-like and holds tight to his high moral standards/beliefs.  His good works and integrity are such a great example to me and our children.

 He is a family man.  He truly loves being a dad, and a husband, and is happily married.  He always tells me how happy he is with our life together.  While at ASU, some of his friends would joke with him about married life, or even state how crazy it was that he was so young, and already a dad, and ask if the responsibilities of being a husband and father were too much.  It made me smile that Paul would tell me this, and add that he was proud of his life/our family, and wouldn't trade us for anything!

 He is an esteem-builder.  Paul is very good at giving compliments (to me, and our girls).  He tells Brightlie that she is smart & applauds her when she shows him something new that she has learned. He tells her she is beautiful.  He praises her when she makes good choices.  He helps build her confidence, and thus he is teaching her by example that she is worthy of a man someday who will always treat her with respect and dignity.

 Finally, Paul is a wonderful husband.  He treats me like a Queen.  He talks with me about our goals and dreams.  He helps with our home and our children.  He is intelligent and spiritual.  He is hard-working and has great plans for our future.  He gives me love and attention, and puts our family first. He is respectful of my feelings, and is considerate. He is loyal and believes in our marriage.  He is my best friend. (And of course, he's hott!)  I hope that one day that our daughters will choose wonderful men to marry, because of the example of their father.  We love you so much Paul!  Thanks for all you do!!!!!