Day Two Hundred and Ninety-One - Here's to You Dad!

Today we celebrate fathers.  I became a father five years ago to the most amazing little girl.  Today I am so blessed to have two kids who light up our home with giggles of joy.  Their hugs and kisses have made today an amazing Father's Day.  Being a dad is so much more than just working and providing food and shelter.  It's about teaching, loving, nurturing, guiding, listening, playing, laughing, crying, snuggling, singing, praying, disciplining, worrying, watching, reading, carrying, rocking, and so much more.  Being a father is nothing to take lightly.  It is a role that comes with a tsunami of responsibility.  I pray each day I will give my all as a dad.  I will always thank God for making me a father.  It shows me each day how selfish I am.  It also gives me the opportunity to learn to be more like my Heavenly Father.

I wouldn't be here today without my father.  There is a bunch of science that we all learned in school about how it is physically impossible for me to be here without him.  On a more serious note, I know that my life would not be what it is today without the love and guidance I've received from my father.  I am so blessed to have a dad that has been patient with me time and time again.  His advice (while he may think it goes in one ear and out the other) is very appreciated and has more of an impact on my decision making than he will ever realize.  His encouragement during these past nine months has been great.  He is a big part of me losing my butter half.

My calorie intake today was good except for one thing.  I ate some candy that I didn't need to eat.  Today was supposed to be my day to get back on track after two days of poor choices.  I haven't exercised yet, and I'm not sure if I'm going to get a ride in or not.  I'm only eight hours from my morning workout, so I will probably hold off and get some shut-eye.