Monday, June 22, 2009

Earl, the best daddy ever

It would have been lovely to write this before Fathers' Day, instead of afterwards, but even a couple of days late, it's worth writing. I am married to the best father my children could ask for.

I knew Earl would be good father material back when we were dating, and children were a far-off glimmer of possibility. When Abby was born, when we had been married almost 8 years, he was completely enchanted with her, and was a very hands-on daddy right from the start.

Over the years (and with two more children added to the mix) we've had our differences of opinion in parenting, but for the things that matter most -- the big issues of values and priorities -- we generally agree. Our ways of doing what's right for our children may differ, but they complement each other and allow us to do more as a team than either of us could do individually.

Being a mother isn't easy, but the load is lighter when the father is a good one. I hope my children remember what a good dad Earl has been to them, when they are older.

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