One summer Sunday, I told Tim he was going to be a daddy. When I managed to convince him it wasn’t a joke (which took some effort), he said, “Woo hoo!” and took me out to eat to celebrate. He was so happy.
He came to every single prenatal appointment, and smiled like it was Christmas every time we got to hear the baby’s heartbeat. When he found out we were having a girl, he bought a cute elephant blanket and matching toy.
Tim choked up a little at our wedding, but I never saw actual tears escape his eyes until he looked out our daughter for the first time. He said, “You made a beautiful baby,” and didn’t leave her side for hours after they whisked her from the birthing room into the NICU. He gave Squiggles her first bath, and from the day she was born, he has been heavily involved in her care – changing, bathing, cuddling, rocking, singing, feeding, dressing, educating, reading, playing, and laughing. It melts my heart every time I hear them laughing or find them asleep together.
I’ve read dozens of studies regarding the the importance of fathers in their childrens’ lives, and I’m so happy that I don’t have a worry in the world in this area – my daughter is absolutely adored by her father, and he would sooner forsake everything else in the world than neglect her for a second.
We have all been incredibly lucky because Tim’s boss let him take Fridays off for the last year, so Friday has been Daddy-Daughter Day.
A couple weeks ago, as Tim was dressing the baby after her bath, I overheard him singing to Squiggles a song that he was making up as he went along. He sweetly sang (to the tune of One Enchanted Evening), “One enchanted evening, when you find your true love, I will chase him away with a shotgun, and you will be my girl forever…”
We love you, Tim – happy Father’s Day!
8 comments:
Now that's just sweet. Happy Father's day Tim! You're a great dad- Squiggles is lucky to have you.
We can't begin to tell you how much we appreciate good fathers for a grandchildren. Luckily we have been blessed not only with good fathers but also good mothers in our grandchildrens life. Thanks you all and thank you Tim.
Ooo - that future suiter better beware! ;)
Love the post. Happy Father's day to you Tim!
Laura, you must warn any possible suitors who come around (40 years hence, or course).
Tim should record that song. I bet it would be a big hit.
Happy Father's Day Tim.
I really, really, really love the title of this post. Lol. Tim is truly a great father. I know because the ten minutes he spent watching my newborn, he checked on her like five times. Squiggles is a lucky lady indeed.
I didn't realize you were a Jim Gaffigan fan. I knew I liked you.
Your dedicatory posts are always so sweet and thoughtful. I am so glad that you and Squiggles have someone like Tim in your lives. He is definitely a keeper.
So this post brought tears to my eyes...at work. It was a little awkward. Those pictures are so darling!
Hey sweet Lar,
Thanks for reaching out... You are such an amazing friend I'm so grateful for. Your little family is just the cutest. That baby girl of yours is growing cuter every day, she was already perfect to begin with. Love to check in and see that everything is as great as you deserve... Love you!!!
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