Father's Day 2015

It's been a good, hot, roller coaster around here lately, and we're only just getting started!

We have had an incredibly early start to our summer here in southern BC (as in, no exaggeration, I have my typical "end of summer" tan and we haven't even hit July), and tomorrow marks our last day of school and the last of those activities. I'm looking forward to this short little lull in our schedule before things pick up for the start of wedding season!

Father's Day was this past weekend and we kept it pretty low key this year. Jared wanted to take his Dad on a guided sturgeon fishing trip for his Father's Day/birthday gift this year, and since it's a little pricey, that pretty much took care of my gift for him as well. 

But, the kids and I were still sure to shower him with cards and love :)

Being in the "school scene" as a parent has really re-opened my eyes to just how fortunate and blessed we are. Knowing that there are quite a number of our kids' friends whose parents have divorced or separated (whether permanently or for a time), just fills me with such immense appreciation for my husband and our relationship. 

It is filled with respect and we work hard on our communication, we dedicate time to spend together, whether it's at home watching a movie or playing video games and ordering sushi, or going out together, or triple dating with good friends. That time is important to us. And, yes, for us, sometimes it means sending the kids down to the playroom to play together so we can have five or ten minutes to just catch up. That's our reality with Jared's job requiring a 3am wake up call. But we make it happen. 

I truly have such a deep love for my husband and it still feels like I love him more each year. He is my best friend, my companion, my partner, my confidant, my safe place, my comfort, my other half. And seeing him as a father just makes me love him more.