A Post For My Boy's Father



Chad- I can't even begin to start with this guy, he is an amazing man, husband and father. I've known this kid since he was 15.  I ALWAYS knew that he was the one for me. I saw so much in him, so much kindness and desire to serve in those big brown eyes. It melted my heart!! After many years of dating, I married that man, and that was the BEST decision in my life! Our wedding was the best day of my life, perfection, perfection, perfection.

Then there became the quick surprise of pregnancy. We were only married 6 months and planned to have more time to play house and be a care free couple. Immediately, that man took care of his child. He fed me, held me when I was sick, bought me anything in the world that sounded good, and was kind enough to finish it for me (I am a terribly picky pregnant person!) He came to all the doctors appointments he could, talked to the baby, felt the baby kick, prayed over the baby and loved that little bean. Most importantly, he loved me through my dark moments in the pregnancy. He was much more worried about all the little issues then I was. I knew then I didn't need to worry about him at all!! Chad came from a rougher past then most, a past some might question how he could be a good father if he never had a father himself? I never ever questioned this. I KNEW he was going to be amazing. And my friends, he IS! Malakai came into this world so anticipated yet we were so unprepared! I still felt like a child and was so out of it for the first few weeks thanks to some medical issues that it was all a blur (so sad huh?!) What I do remember? My husband- holding him, rocking him, comforting him, changing him, skin to skin 24 hours a day, holding him while he nursed on me, holding him while I held him in my foggy state, and absolutely loving the daylights out of his son. I instantly fell head over heels for my man, all over again. He was an amazing parent, how did he know to do all these things?! I followed his lead, and he took care of us like a Godly man should. He got up with our sweet Malakai every single night of his life. Chad got home from work and honored me by grabbing the baby out of my hands and not letting go until bedtime. He encouraged me to take a shower, have a rest, clear my mind, he had everything under control. And boy, did he ever! I always felt (and still feel) the most secure with him by my side. He supports me and encourages me in this life of parenting. I really can't imagine having it any other way, but I know I am blessed!

Next, Elijah Thomas comes along. A boy after Daddy's own heart! Chad, worn out by his rigorous new promotion at work, and his crazy little 21 month old, still managed to come beside me as we welcomed Elijah into this world. And what do you know? The guy is up changing diapers, taking care of my every need, etc etc etc. You get it by now, right?! Chad is THE Dad. THE man. Not only am I blessed to know him as a partner, but I am blessed to have his babies! With a man like that, how could I not want 10 kids?! I thank God for him. To see my boys look at their Dad with the kind of love that they do, is everything to me. Kai asks me all day everyday where his Dad is and how much longer till he comes home to play. How awesome is that?! Thank you baby for being the man you are and for loving our boys and myself so much. I love you and words can not express how blessed I feel each day to be your wife. Happy Father's Day! Xoxo

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