A Tribute to My Babies' Daddy

I'm not one to plaster my love for Jordan all over my blog or Facebook. In fact, I think it's a little awkward and immature when grown adults post love quotes or 'electronic PDA' all over each other's Facebook walls. What are we in, middle school? However, I will take this one opportunity to thank Jordan and express some gratitude. :)

I know that I am truly blessed to have Jordan in my life. We have a great time together, whether we're finishing off a $7 bottle of wine at 2am on the couch, enjoying a concert at local bar, or just reminiscing through old pictures. And I am most thankful for the father that he is to our kids. Since having Austin, our relationship was taken to a new level, and with the recent addition of Chase, it's just gotten even stronger. I know that not all 'baby daddies' are like this and there is a wide spectrum of 'fatherhood'. There are those that abandon there children and pretty much have no part in their lives, which I am all too familiar with. Then there are those that are still in their lives, living as a family, but have a more hands-off approach and let the mother do most of the care taking. Then there are guys like Jordan.

He is so helpful with the boys. For instance, yesterday I went to a friend's baby shower, took Chase with me, and left him with Austin. When I returned home a few hours later, he had finished up the laundry, washed all the baby bottles, and taken Austin for a haircut. Score! He's pretty self-sufficient when it comes to taking care of them, even a newborn. I don't have to worry at all about leaving the kids with him; he can handle it. :) And he's been incredible during the recovery from the c-section as well, making sure that I take it easy and not do too much.

I'm just honestly thankful for having such an amazing husband and father to my children. I really have nothing to compare him to. My own father was pretty useless and wrote me and my sister off pretty early on. Then I've had three step-fathers. It kind of amazes me that I don't have 'daddy issues' with the lack of a father figure in my life. (Well, I like to think that I don't have any issues anyways.)

Well, that's all I've got for now. Jordan, enjoy this post; you won't get another one. Love, Love!