Wow! Where do I begin? You have been my rock the last 7+ years, but especially since becoming a dad!
It makes me think of the Brad Paisley lyrics, "...I thought I loved you then..." I thought I loved you a lot when we got married, but my love for you has grown exponentially now that we are parents. You are one amazing dad to Beau and Palmer.
When Beau joined our family, our hearts were opened to a new type of love that we had not known. The love for a child is something special. Beau loves you so much and I love watching him mimic you. He loves to "help" you do anything and everything, as long as you are together. I definitely think Beau's love language is proximity! Ha! He loves to wrestle with you, "do work" at your desk, exercise together, help you shave, help you grill the meat, and so much more. When he helps me cook, he always tries to put the kitchen dish towel over his shoulder...just like you. Oh, and the jeep! We can't forget that! Beau sure does love your jeep and Alabama football! He was meant to be your son for sure!
Raleigh, you are completely selfless with your time! You have two full time jobs...your job that pays the bills and your job as a dad! You go to work everyday and when you get home, your next shift starts! Ha! The second you get home, you are ready to play with Beau, help with Palmer, and do whatever needs to be done to keep things rolling! I think that after 7 years, we still make a great team! You jump right in and are a hands-on dad! I hope I tell you this everyday, but I appreciate you!
When we first discussed adding to the family, you wondered if we could love another child as much as we love Beau. Well I think we both have discovered that our love just grew when Palmer arrived. He joined our family in a different way, but his arrival was equally as special. We prayed both boys here and they both made grand entrances!
I can already see so much of you in Palmer and Beau! They are so blessed to have YOU as their dad! Dads are special people that have a lasting impact in the lives of their children. The impact you are having in their lives will leave a legacy of love that they can pass down to their children.
Raleigh, Happy Father's Day!! Now more than ever, I know how precious our time together is and I do not take one hour of the day for granted! The memories we are making as a family are priceless! Whether it is a night at home or a family adventure out on the town, you make life fun!
Happy Father's Day to You!
Happy Father's Day, Raleigh!
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