Our Fabled Nest

Father’s Day. Sunday. I am not sure how to feel about Father’s Day. I’ve always sent daddy a card… this year, well I can’t. And I always called him, but I can’t do that either. I am so grateful for him – he was the best dad. Everyone that knew him knew how amazing he was. He was magnetic – even in his darkest of days, he persevered. His spirit, energy and humor were contagious, and I miss that. He and Pop were beautiful examples of what a true “superhero” dad does. Both worked tirelessly to make sure their families were taken care of. We knew we were safe, loved and protected because of them.

Father’s Day for my hubs is something we have been celebrating since Kytana. Even though, he is not a typically dad, he still is a caregiver for these four sassholes. He reminds me of how my dad treated us. Hubs is our protector, provider and daily entertainment. With Forrest, he has the patience needed to ensure Forrest is always included, he doesn’t mind cleaning him nor putting his little shoes on before walkies. They even have a song, and Forrest loves the attention! Snuggle time is so very important to Magdalene along with bites of whatever Pawpa is eating. She is struggling with him being gone a lot more, so he tries his best to get that extra snuggle in with her! Playtime with Atticus means throwing the ball a hundred times – but he doesn’t mind. Or walks- Atticus loves the one-on-one walks where we meander around the RV park searching for wildlife. Especially, when Pawpa joins us and makes a game out of it! The funny songs he sings to Laveena or how patient he is with her hood mama nonsense. Each of these kiddos have a unique relationship with Pawpa and I think that’s worth celebrating! Years past, I have raided the dollar tree and purchased individual cards with a note inside from each kiddo – getting in their minds and what they’re thinking! This year, I purchased a single card from the tribe and one from myself. In the gift bag, Pawpa has a bunch of his favorite things, and I wrote little notes on some of the items. After hearing a few months ago that most men don’t receive flowers until they have a gravestone, I knew I needed to start occasionally showering my hubs with flowers. These are Laveena’s gift for Pawpa. Sunny yellow flowers from a vibrant energy matching hood mama that adores her Pawpa! Now the note. Oh yes that note…. it might be too much information for the general public but as with anyone with kiddos we call private parts “hoonie and weenie”. I think this started over cleaning Forrest’s weenie as a funny song – I don’t recall but honestly it stuck and now we get a good laugh out of it. There have been many funny songs and phrases made up… he was cackling over her note. She was happy dancing because she knew he loved her gift. Win win, I’d say. Forrest’s gift was a bit too accurate because shortly after Pawpa read it, it happened. Happy taps sometimes lead to happy poops. Facts with our Friendy.

Dinner was an easy choice. Hubs loves his steak! Ribeye is seriously the way to his heart – or apple crisp. Outdoor cooking is one of his favorite past times. Add some bite sized taters, and sauteed veggies – easy peasy or so I thought! Atticus does prefer sweet potatoes and Laveena loves broccoli, so I added those to the menu as well. Magda asked for shrimp so then a packet of smoked shrimp was added… I always do this! I add a bit of this or that to make sure everyone has something they enjoy!

Cherish the memories, enjoy the laughter and celebrate ever moment you can. Life is too precious to miss anything. Cheers to our next adventure!