# 2--> They will always be your baby

Sometimes just being there is all that matters. And if anybody knows about being there its Dad. Maybe its something Dads pass down to their sons and their sons and so forth. Whatever makes them do some of the most important things for kids is truly a blessing. Here are just a few examples of how Dad's everywhere show being there is not just a gift to you as a Dad but to your sweet baby, even as they grow into adults. It really is true when parents say, "You know, you'll always be my baby."

Let's play ball, dad- Whether your kids are getting fired up for cheerleading, tap dancing, or sliding into home plate, Dad would never miss it. Even if that means working late, a ton more stress,driving an extra 50 miles or missing his favorite game on tv, no matter what...Dad's gonna be there.

Hold me, Daddy- Three year olds can have bad days just like anyone else. Believe me, nothing helps a bad day more than burrying their face into Daddy's chest. They hold them so tight that it seems like nothing in the world could ever harm them. Daddy is our shield.

Break me off a piece of that kit kat bar, Dad.- Its so funny to me, how Tyler never seems to want to share anything. But, as soon as Daddy buys him a candy bar he always insists on sharing it with him. It may be a while before Tyler shares with the world on his own, but sometimes starting in simple places leads people to the biggest and best places of all. Sure, Tyler may never be President of the United States but i know that as long as Dad shows him the way he will be a truly wonderful person.


There's probably not enough space in this endless textbox for me to write why Dad is so amazing. But im pretty sure theres some good spiritual reasons behind it. So break off a piece of that kit kat bar with your dad. Pray with him. Slide into home plate with him right behind you in the bleachers. Enjoy your favorite movie together. Whatever you do, just know you'll always be their baby.



"I'll love you forever,
I'll like you for always,
as long as i'm living,
my baby you'll be." - "Love you forever"

# 1 thing no one told you about parenting -->The Scream

If you have ever been in the room with a child from the ages of 1-4 you probably have heard some very special things. A blood curteling scream, fists pounding against the floor, a light giggle or some of the wisest things you have ever heard.

Here is usally how a day with a three year old goes...
(Right after they wake up approx 8 am)
Sometimes they say really sweet words that make your heart flutter. And when you're their mama it makes you want to cry. But then you snap back to reality and know how blessed you are.
eg: "Momma you are my very best friend. I miss you every time i dont see you."

(3 hours later approx 11 am)
By this time its been a while since they have had anything really fun to do. Sucking up to mom and dad isn't quite getting the reaction it did at first. Here comes the fun. You know, jumping off of your couch and nearly breaking their neck.Mom keeps getting onto them. Running around like they were raised by wolves and bumping their heads into every jagged corner. Eventually, both of you are slowly starting to loose it. The Question is...who loses it first?

(3 pm)

Sometimes you get lucky. And the Kid doesn't freak out. But most of the time you better watch your back, and invest in some ear plugs.

My Son Tyler enjoys screaming. I'm almost sure of it. He screams when he's happy. He screams when he's sad. He screams when he's laughing. He screams when he's anxious and sometimes i feel like my poor throbbing ears may explode.

Thats when i start to tease him. "You sound like a crop duster (a farm airplane) hovering over me, but you're just not quite sure if you want to crash into me or not." Then, he screams some more.

Momma looses it first. Ten Points for team Tyler.

Its funny sometimes how people always say, "enjoy him while he's this young and small." But somedays i just want to laugh in their face. I love him more than anything and yet the scream that is about as appealing as spoiiled milk will hopefully become either a repressed or distant memory.