Since we are apart this Fathers' Day, I felt it necessary to post my poem here on our blog since I can't hand it to Chase in person.
Ode to the Father You've Become
(Fathers' Day 2011)
When this picture was first taken,
You're carefree life was just forsaken.
A fresh father on the rise,
You had stars in your tired eyes.
You knew you had lots to learn,
but I didn't know I'd get my turn
To learn more about the man
Who put a ring upon my hand.
This year I've learned a lot
And I want to hit every spot.
But I don't think I can make it rhyme
As I write in poetic line.
So this time can I cheat?
Wait, you're not here to stop me. So, I'll do what I want :) As I was chatting with your grandma today I realized how much I've learned about you as I have watched you as a father this past year. I learned that you will work hard to provide for our family even if it means bending over backwards to meet deadlines and requirements. I learned that you can handle a lot on your plate and that you are really good at balancing family time, work (which was going to school), and church commitments. I learned that you are the protective mother bear in our relationship (wink wink). I learned that no matter how long your day has been you still help out around the house and try to lighten my load. I learned that I love you even more than I did just one year ago. I love and appreciate you so much.
"I love you not only for who you are but for who I am [and the type of mother you help me to be] when I am with you."
1 comment:
So sweet. Sorry you guys have to be apart right now. Happy Father's Day to Chase! We can't wait to see you guys again someday! :)
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