Greetings From the Gilleys: Happy Father's Day

Monday, June 18, 2012

Happy Father's Day

Just wanted to write a quick post about Father's Day, or more importantly, the Dad's whom I love and admire. There are so many in my life to thank: My awesome Dad, my dear Husband, my Father in Law, and my 2 Grandpas who I am blessed to still have in my life. I am a girl surrounded by a lot of great Men, and I just wanted to publicly thank them all for the influence they've had in my life (I put pictures up of each of them visiting with Lucy in her newborn days :).

But most importantly, I wanted to let Shawn know how much I love him and respect him, and I want to thank him for being the best Daddy to Lucy. I knew he'd be a good Dad before I ever got pregnant, but once we actually knew we were expecting, he has been so sweet and kind and excited about our growing family. I remember having him kiss my belly goodnight and good morning each day when I was pregnant with Lucy. He'd tell her how much he loved her and how excited he was to hold her and meet her once she came into the world. He'd talk to her (his mouth right there next to my belly) and tell her stories and he'd always have his hands on my belly, just waiting to feel her kick. And when she finally came into this world, I know his love for her quadrupled (like mine did) and he really does have that "Daddy-Daughter" bond with her.

She squeals with excitement when he gets home from work each night and she crawls so fast to greet him at the door. She cries when he leaves for work in the morning, and she sits by the door waiting for him to walk back in. She cries when he walks out of a room, even! She loves her Daddy and he loves her. It is such a neat thing, being the Mom and watching your baby girl play and hug and grow with your husband. I can't describe that special feeling I get when I see her kissing him, or see him playing with her. But it really is special.

I can't wait to watch him snuggle with our new one in December. I am so lucky to have a husband who adores his babies. We were so ecstatic to learn we were pregnant with baby number 2, because the love a parent has for their child is unlike any other feeling in the world, and now we get to experience that love with another baby!

Shawn, you are a wonderful husband and an even more wonderful Dad. Thank you for all you do for our family. Thank you for selflessly going to work every day to provide for us. I am so appreciative that you let me have my dream of being a stay-at-home-mom, and I am so thankful for all you do for us. I hope you had a good Father's Day. Lucy and I love you with all our hearts. Happy Father's Day, Daddy.