Cornucopia: on this day

Friday, September 3, 2010

on this day

On this very day, X amount of years ago, my Daddy was born.

I love him so much because...

he bought me a winter jacket each year I was in school, even into my college-days.
he is my "fashion-designer".
he taught me how to fish.
he taught me how to drive a stick. (But that doesn't mean I can drive one. Which I can't.)
he taught me how to have fun.
he's like an MnM. Crunchy, hard shell on the outside but a sweet softie on the inside.
he taught me how to be creative.
he taught me the importance of an education.
he took me to every museum in the world (well, it feels that way, at least).
he taught me to love books. and bookstores. we've spent countless hours in them. literally, hours.
he said 'no' to my husband when asked if he'd allow us to marry.
he then said 'yes' to my husband a few hours later.
he calls my husband 'son'.
he let me learn how to horseback ride. Western-style.
he and I played video games together for 12 hours straight one Saturday.
he taught me to love nature.
he never lets me go hungry.
he would take me to the Bolton Fair.
he encourages me to pursue my dreams. Marine Biologist. Olympic Figure Skater. Girl Scout. Prima Ballerina. Horse ranch owner. Teacher. Mother....
he finds out what I'm interested in, then buys anything and everything pertaining to it. for years to come. (i.e. Spongebob...thanks, Daddy, for the Spongebob Monopoly game!)
he's my biggest fan.
he loves my daughter. A lot.
he taught me to love my country and respect Old Glory.
he taught me to thank active & veteran military wo/men.
he tells me stories of his time in the Navy. Like the time the pilots brought back this aerial photo of an Italian beach and all the bathing beauties never knew...
he has taken me to Jake's restaurant since I was young. and we still go get a good breakfast when I'm in town.
he taught me to work hard. and do your job well. and finish what you start.
he is loyal.
he supports me.
he's proud of me.
he cares about me.
he worries about me.
he loves me. unconditionally.
he doesn't like to hear good things said about him.
he likes it when I do it anyway.