It was this week 5 years ago that I was driving to Patrick’s home in Youngsville. I knew that a proposal was coming soon even though I was completely lost as to how he would ask the question. As I made the 45 minute drive (oh that dreadful gas wasting 45 minute drive), I was deep in thought about marriage, married life, making such a big decision so early on in my life and I remember asking myself this question. I actually distinctly remember asking myself this question as I pulled into his neighborhood.

“If I marry Patrick, will he be a good father to my children”

Yes.

Even at 18 years old, I knew that Patrick would make an amazing father one day. 5 years later, I couldn’t scream it loud enough, Patrick is an amazing father.

It’s 2015, Bennett is almost 9 months old and Patrick has been rocking fatherhood better than I could have ever dreamed. You know me and blogging, I couldn’t let this day pass without telling the world how amazing my baby daddy is. 😉

Almost 9 months ago, Patrick became a daddy. He basically stood up for 30 hours holding me, holding my hand, being by my side, as I worked to bring Bennett into this world. Even though he wasn’t the one in labor, he still had one heck of a time helping get Bennett here.

After Bennett arrived, Patrick’s dad duty was in overdrive. Not only did he have a son now but I had to rely on him for everything the first week. My guy was essential with that first week. From helping me pull up my post postpartum underwear, to standing outside the shower in the hospital because I thought I was going to pass out. He did it all with a sleep deprived smile on his face.

Then, when we got home, my guy didn’t just check out and leave it all for me to do. He would watch Bennett from 7 pm to 10 pm downstairs so that I could get three uninterrupted hours of sleep. He would send me to bed, knowing that I was on the verge of tears from exhaustion and would tell me he’s got it. Don’t worry about anything. Go rest. My guy is amazing.

For the middle of the night feedings when nursing was still a huge challenge, he would wake up with me, help Bennett get latched on and then camp out on Bennett’s floor for moral support. After a few days of this, I knew that it was silly for BOTH of us to not get any sleep, so I would tell him to go back to bed. My guy is amazing.

Oh nursing. Let’s talk about what an essential roll Patrick has played in having a successful nursing relationship with B. I have wanted to quit so many times. From having Thrush for the first 7 weeks, to the time commitment, he has been there to encourage me. When B was still a tiny baby and nursing sessions would last 30 + minutes, Patrick was always there to bring me whatever I needed while I was glued to a couch or a rocking chair. My guy is amazing.

Patrick always put his family first. He is ALWAYS thinking about how his decisions will affect us. He takes on such a huge weight as he works very long days after being in school all day so that he financially can support Bennett and I. I am forever thankful that because of how hard he works, I get to stay home and raise our son. He is the hardest worker I know and what a great quality he is teaching Bennett. My guy is amazing.

Patrick is such an involved dad. He’ll play on the floor with B, he’ll push him in the stroller for walks, he’s just as much of a parent as I am. He doesn’t shy away from the roles of being an involved parent. From diaper changes, to helping prepare dinner for B, he’s right there with me. My guy is amazing.

He has adopted Bennett’s bath time (so let me know if Bennett starts to stink hehe), and every single night, he helps me get Bennett ready for bed. You know what’s the best though? The last thing Patrick does before handing the squirmy and exhausted baby to me, he prays over Bennett. Since we learned that we were pregnant last January, Patrick has prayed over Bennett every single day.

My airplane flying, coffee drinking, can fix anything husband is the most amazing dad out there. Bennett is so blessed to have Patrick as his role model and his dad. I am so blessed to have Patrick as my husband. I know your guy might be pretty decent… but seriously. Mine?!? Out of this world.

Happy fathers day to the man who taken on fatherhood like a champ. 5 years ago, I asked myself a very important question before agreeing to spend the rest of my life with you. Would you be a good father to my children. You’re not a good father. You’re amazing.

Thank you for being you Patrick. ❤