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Last June I wrote a piece for Pampers about my Journey to becoming a dad. This time around it is all about what I am thankful for most as a dad. That being said, I’m thankful for something that seems simple but can be very challenging. That is, I am thankful for the best name ever, Dad. Ever since I was a kid myself I knew I wanted to be a dad. I knew that I wanted to be married and have kids and be the best dad to them that I could be. I never knew that It would be as incredible as it has been.

What better weekend could there be to reflect on why I am thankful for the name dad. There is nothing like having your kids get excited because Dad his home from work. There is nothing that melts my heart more than my son and daughter asking for one more hug from dad. Then there are those moments where I get a “Dad!” and an eye-roll, which also makes me laugh because I’ve done something that has gotten under their skin. There is also the “Daaaaad.” When I’ve said or something a bit too silly. There is even the sharp “Dad!” from my daughter when I may or may not have said something that has mortified or shocked her. I am so thankful for the name ‘Dad’. Even in those times when it gets overused for everything that my kids need me to do. The million questions, ideas and thoughts that have to be prefaced with “dad,” before anything else is said. Yes, I’m thankful even in those moments. Continue reading The Name I’m Most Thankful for is Dad – #ThanksBaby →