Of course for a 3 and a 4 year old birthdays are a wonderful thing and they couldn't wait to help Daddy celebrate his special day. I had been asking the boys for a few weeks what we should get Daddy and every time they replied... "Mommy I think Daddy would like a tiny car." "You mean like a matchbox car?" "Yes Mommy a green one." Instead of a green matchbox car, we decided homemade cards from the boys would be perfect. As I watched and helped the boys create the cards for their daddy, Gabriel and Michael were talking about their daddy and singing him happy birthday, even though he was still at work. I sat quietly and listened to them have the following conversation... Gabriel drew a heart on his card for Dad and Michael immediately noticed. He said, "Gabriel why did you draw a heart?" "Because it means I love you." Michael said, "Gabriel who do you love?" "Michael, this heart is for Daddy." At which Michael replied, "Gabriel, why do you love Daddy?" "Because he is my dad."
It was as simple as that and although Michael immediately accepted Gabriel's answer and continued on talking, Gabriel's answer struck me and made me realize just how blessed both the boys and their Daddy is. I guess if you'd ask most children why they love their parents, you might get a similar response. To think that Gabriel has only known his "dad" for 4 months, it amazes me how his love can run so deep. It makes me realize just how powerful love is. God has a plan for everything and I can't say it enough... I think He did a great job putting this plan together.
In addition to Daddy's homemade cards, we decided to get Daddy a bike stand that he's been asking for for a while. Here are a few shots of the boys helping him open and admire his new toy...
Angie
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