Our First Father's Day (Part 2)

This is the second part of a two part post co-written by Clark's Dad and Alejandra's Dad. | ... Part 1

Alejandra's Dad:

Like a couple of my buddies and especially Clark's Dad, this is my first 'Father's Day' being on the receiving end. I woke up to a quiet house (Alejandra slept in, my #1 most awesome Father's Day present), and I had a chance to check the social media feed for my business.  I figured the obligatory 'Happy Father's Day' message would be a good way to maintain traffic, but as I sat there laptop open I realized the meaning behind those three little words.  So I wrote the phrase: "To those that have earned it: Happy Father's Day!"

You see, this morning I had a moment to reflect on the past 7 months of me being a Dad.  I realized that even though it may be my 'rookie card' Father's Day; there are many father's being recognized for decades of dedication to the craft, it is a moment to realize that being a Father is much more than a primal grunt at the right time of the ovulation cycle.  It is a daily dedication to love, support, discipline, encourage, inspire and love some more.

As a sign of the times, social media has allowed us to share with the world what before was perhaps shared in a card privately or among immediate family. Now, I can read the sentiments of many of my friends about their Dads. Old, young and in between.  I  can sense the ones that may have had a good relationship with their father, a  temporarily rocky one, or none at all.  I can then make make inferences on how important my role is in Alejandra's life and how it may impact her personality and future relationships.  I mean... I am the father of a little girl... if she grows up to have 'daddy issues'... that's on me!  No pressure.

A half-hour after I woke, Alejandra woke up and her mom brought her out to wish me a Happy Father's Day.  Coincidentally, yesterday was the day Alejandra decided to have her first 'baby monologue'.  The moment when she started stringing together baby sounds and mumbles followed by uncontrollable laughter!  She started this morning in similar manner, babbling and babbling and smiling... and I realized that the house would probably never be quiet again....(and I was happy) until she left for college...(and I was sad).

So, to all the Dad's out there: Happy Father's Day!  To those that earn it: every, single, day.

   | ... Part 1

     - Alejandra's Dad