grandma was in town this year for father's day,
so instead of making c breakfast in bed like we often do,
we visited our favorite neighborhood restaurant isabel's cantina.
everyone must have had the same idea because it was packed!
it was a beautiful morning so we waited outside in the sunshine.
our neighbors showed up with their kiddos so we chatted until our
table was ready.
between our group, our meals were quite eclectic: i enjoyed a
scrambled eggs and avocado plate, c had a breakfast burrito,
mom enjoyed pancakes full of fresh fruit and finn and scout enjoyed
french toast. everything was so yummy!!
though i tried to convince c to rest all day,
he was determined to start the banquette project.
he built one IKEA cabinet and I convinced him to leave the others to me.
i couldn't resist snapping a photo of my socal sweetie...sporting a tool belt
while wearing boardshorts and flip flops. *grin*
we made sure the rest of christopher's father's day was relaxing.
he watched a world cup game, ate brownies we made for him the night before,
he swam with the boys, and he said hi to aunt jen from the pool while mom and
i were talking to her via skype. that evening we roasted hot dogs outside and watched
mary poppins. remember this movie - i hadn't! after seeing saving mr. banks,
c and i were inspired to watch it and to introduce the disney film to the boys.
they weren't very interested but did enjoy the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious song.
last, i found a previous father's day survey that I thought would be fun for the boys to
answer. it was fun to compare this to what they said last year.
1. how would you describe dad? smart, helpful and kind
2. what makes dad happy? when he gets to be with the family
3. what makes dad sad? i can’t think of anything. dad’s never sad
4. what is something dad always says to you? i love you
5. what makes dad laugh? when i tell him new jokes
6. what is dad’s favorite thing to do? mmm, i think play tennis and go to the beach
7. if dad became famous, what do you think it would be for? doing the best architecture
8. what is dad really good at? building
9. what is dad not so good at? cooking
10. how do you know dad loves you? he hugs me all the time and tells me
Finn, age 10:
1. how would you describe dad? funny, happy and really adventurous.
2. what makes dad happy? family
3. what makes dad sad? stress
4. what is something dad always says to you? i love you
5. what makes dad laugh? jokes
6. what is dad’s favorite thing to do? playing tennis or going surfing
7. if dad became famous, what do you think it would be for? for his architecture.
i think he would win lots of orchids at the orchids and onions thing.
8. what is dad really good at? being a father
9. what is dad not so good at? cooking
10. how do you know dad loves you? he helps me with my school work,
hugs me and tells me he loves me.
1. how would you describe dad? intelligent, humble, steadfast and faithful
2. what makes dad happy? music and his faith
3. what makes dad sad? seeing his loved ones lack faith or struggle in life
4. what is something dad always says to you? it's been great talking to you
5. what makes dad laugh? silly movies/sitcoms: pink panther, monty python movies
6. what is dad’s favorite thing to do? listen to music, watch tv and sleep, and geneology work
7. if dad became famous, what do you think it would be for? mmm, i don't
know about famous {he likes to be off the radar}, BUT he could easily
be recognized for being the best neighbor on the block. he's forever
helping widows with projects, repairs, etc.
8. what is dad really good at? repairing things and knowing and explaining
history
9. what is dad not so good at? cleaning {at least's what my mom says}
10. how do you know dad loves you? he shares openly with me
i feel so grateful to have a father who is the epitome of what a good father is,
AND a husband who genuinely loves being a father and makes it his top priority in life.
his children are secure and confident knowing they have a father who loves them and is
dedicated to family.
finn and scout have men in their lives who show them what being a father is really about.
my hope is someday they will be equally great fathers.
