Happy Father's Day! (We Like Our Family)

Today was a very good Father's Day.  This is our first "normal" Father's Day since 2010.  You know, one which actually has Matt present, and we're in our own home, and me and the boys are able to make a breakfast in bed for the Main Man of the House. 

The boys have been with my parents this last week.  Matt and I have been to ourselves for half the time, then for 4 days I volunteered to go to our church's Girls Camp.  So therefore Matt was to himself.  

As we've spent time together today I've noticed how much Matt has been enjoying playing with the boys.  I've asked him, "Did you miss us?" 

"Um, yeah!  I thought being by myself might be cool, but I really like having you all here," he said. 

It's been a really good day.  I got up at 7, started on breakfast, and by the time 8am came around all the boys were up.  We took Matt breakfast, but quickly realized we needed to go back to the table.  (Note to self: buy a food tray!)  

Matt's gift was a large tool box.  It was a bit of a weird shape to wrap, so the boys stood to cover it.  And the "little humans wall" was so stinkin' cute!  The boys LOVE giving gifts, and were so happy to give it to Matt.  

Church is from 11 to 2.  I taught the womens' group, the Relief Society, and the lesson went well.  Matt got to know more members of the church--which helps so much for his calling as Sunday School President.  The boys had an amazing time at Primary.  The drew pictures and cards for Matt.  

Once home we basically had quesadillas and peanut butter sandwiches for lunch.  (Must grocery shop tomorrow!) 

Matt sent me up stairs for a nap.  I have been so EXHAUSTED from the Girls Camp.  

This afternoon/evening has been a lot of wrestling, playing, eating popcorn, and eating homemade chocolate cake.  And now we're reading books.  

I like our family a lot. 

Matt likes our family a lot, too.  

(Also, it seems as though the boys will always opt to wear undies only.  Only a child once, I guess!)

I've Come to Terms

With the fact that these boys will continue to grow and grow and look more and more like their father, than their mother.

And that's okay.  Their dad's pretty hot.

Dads are the Best. Seriously.

Listen, I know as a mom I offer a lot.  I make sure everyone is bathed, everyone has clean clothes, everyone eats at least 2 veggies a day.

But then there is Matt, the Dad, who is in a word:  The Bomb!
Matt sees through the daily "must dos" and inserts the "can dos".  Matt sees a lot of teachable moments that I just do not.

……

Matt spends hours working on Isaac's new leather glove to get it ready for baseball season.
"Shouldn't Isaac do that?" I ask.
"My dad did this for me, so I'll do for Isaac," says Matt, "and you'll do it for your kids, won't you Isaac?"
Isaac nods enthusiastically.

……

We are redoing all the beds and dressers for the boys' room.
I'd try and do it all by myself.  But Matt willingly hands the boys tools, gives them tasks, and embraces their willingness to help.

OKAY!  SO.  The boys' room is SO close to being done.  I cannot wait to show you guys.
We've been dealing with a crazy mess of an upstairs for almost a month.  But everything is coming together.  YAY!

But Matt hasn't minded too much.  Cause that means he could shop of tools, haha