Ten Reasons Why My Husband Is The Perfect Father
Posted: Saturday, June 14, 2008
by Laura Trahan
It is less than an hour away before it is officially Father's Day. As usual, I find myself overcome with emotion thinking about how blessed I am to have such an amazing husband who is a magnificent father.
I always knew he would be a great father the first moment I met him. After all, he is the oldest of four boys and it was immediately evident the love he had for his younger brothers. Even knowing that, I just never imagined that he could be this perfect of a father to our children.
1. He works hard and provides for us. I know that is always the clich answer for dads. But my husband is up way past midnight every night working hard to earn the necessary money to make our family function. He has worked at jobs he has hated just to provide for us.
2. He sacrifices. I remember finding out I was pregnant with our first child. My husband was still in college at the time. There was never any complain or question. He quit college and went straight to work finding a job immediately. He then sacrificed as he went to school on the weekends. He sacrifices daily. I know he would love to sit and play video games or have a new big screen tv or buy that Iphone at Christmas, but he always puts the kids and me first. He would say he didn't give up his dreams just traded them in for better ones. I can't help to think every time he gets on stage to sing a solo or lead worship in church, how much he did give up for us.
3. He is involved. My husband has coached every sport that my son has played. He has spent endless hours learning how to coach soccer, t-ball, baseball and even flag football. He once said he wanted to make sure he was there for our son. He volunteers at his school as a mentor and always the first to be there for field trips and other events. He even showed true dedication this past year volunteering in the dunk booth for a fundraiser in the freezing cold.
4. He is a great father to our son. He has always spent endless hours just playing with him. They have wrestled from the time he was itty bitty. He taught him to swing a bat. He read to him at night. He still puts him to bed each night not to mention helps out with his bath. It is him who my son calls for when he gets scared at night, He is there for him and nothing is more refreshing then seeing him carry my son or hug on him. He is his greatest supporter.
5. He is a great father to our daughter. This is a biggie. Did I mention that he is one of four boys? I can't tell you how scared he looked when he found out our second child was a girl. He has been a natural since the first time he held her. When she was first born he was the one at home taking care of her. Today, he even helped her design and decorate a bag for her dance class. I can't tell you how emotional I was watching her little self sit in his lap and the two of them dab glitter on a bag. She recently told me that she wanted a new daddy. I freaked out a little then asked her why. She said, "Daddy doesn't shave everyday and I want to kiss him everyday" Needless to say, he strives to shave every day and when he does he is always looking for her so he can have his kiss. Having a girl has brought out so much in him and I am truly grateful to see that side of him.
6. He isn't afraid to embarrass himself. I can't explain how much fun the kids have watching him try to dance. The fact that he is willing to be funny with them and dance the time away makes him a great father. The fact that he is willing to let them dress him in strange costumes or put hair clips in his hair makes him perfect.
7. He kills scary things. I know this seems like a silly reason but until you live in Houston, you can not imagine how big a deal this is. It is true that everything is bigger in Texas especially where bugs are concerned. Until you see a Houston cockroach up close, you have no clue about fear. I can't tell you how secure he makes the kids feel as we all run and hide behind him. He never backs down determined to save us with a shoe in hand.
8. He disciplines. It isn't easy being a parent. It isn't easy to discipline kids. But he does it when it is needed. He teaches them to respect their mother.
9. He prays over us. My husband is a great spiritual leader, but I think the thing that makes him an amazing father is that every night no matter how tired he is-he prays over the kids before he goes to bed. There is nothing more comforting than watching him go from room to room and ask God for guidance.
10. Finally, he is a great husband and role model. He models being a great husband, which I feel is so essential for my kids to see. I want my son to grow up and follow in his footsteps and I want my daughter to find a man who is just as good as he is to us.
I thank God every day for a husband who happens to be the perfect father in my eyes. Sure he makes mistakes, but he always strives to do what is best for us and I am grateful for that. Happy Father's Day!
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)Laura, this article is a wonderful tribute to Rob, a gift he will always remember. He is a good daddy - and you are blessed.Thanks Lorrie! I feel blessed! :)
I agree with Lorrie, Laura. You and your children are blessed. I would have guess this was the kind of father he is just from the information garnered through this site. Please tell him Happy Father's Day from me, please? A lovely tribute from a wife to her children's dad and her husband.Thanks Avis! And Thank You from Rob! I feel honored-thanks for the encouragement and compliments!
Hi Laura, what an awesome tribute to your man!! You are indeed blessed beyond measure and so are your children!! Happy Fathers Day to Rob. I'm sure you had a great day!!
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