Single Dads...this one's for you!

To all the single dad outs there...

It's not easy...and I'm not discrediting single moms or any parent for that matter.
 I know it's not easy for single moms or sometimes even married couples with kids.

And even though I see lots of things "supporting" single moms...there are quite a few completely AWESOME single dads.

 Lucky for me..I know some too!  So.....Let me just say "Thank You"!!

Thank you for continually being there for your children when the rest of your life fell apart.

Thank you for working hard and coming home to your kiddos.

Thank you for the making the meals..whether it be macaroni and cheese or Thanksgiving dinner.

Thank you for trying to put your little girls hair in a ponytail..maybe even a braid and not ending in a complete knot.

Thank you for cutting your little guys hair...or maybe just shaving it all off.

Thank you for making sure shirts are on right, shoelaces are tied, coats are zipped and backpacks are packed.

Thank you for listening to endless children's songs, as they play them over and over again.

Thank you for watching their favorite movie 5 times in row until they fall asleep...or you do first.

Thank you for being there when they are sick, worrying, checking on them...making them feel better.
Thank you for helping with homework, going to school functions and endless practices and sporting events.

Thanks for being the "cheerleader" at the games.

Thank you for fixing the "boo-boo's" with band aids and hugs

Thanks for teaching your kiddos how to hunt, fish, ride a bike, work on cars, build stuff or play an instrument...and trying to be as patient as possible...even though we know how hard it can be.

Thank you for goodnight stories, bedtime prayers and tucking them into bed.

Thank you for being protective when it comes to "first dates".

Thank you for driving them to their friends house, or picking up their friends.

Thank you for having birthday parties and sleepovers...dealing with a house full of children and remaining as calm as possible..yet completely embarrassing them when the chance arises.

Thank you for wiping tears and being their when they need to "vent".

Thank for sometimes letting them have dessert before dinner.

Thank you for showing them how to drive and know the difference between the gas and oil.

Thank you for sharing your love of sports,

Thank for taking them on adventures, seeing new places and experiencing new things.

Most all, Thank You for being there always giving your love and your devotion to your children.
It will not be the things you gave them in life, but the time spent, the memories made and the love given that they will remember and cherish the most.