3 Father’s Day Wins

We go camping every Father’s Day, it’s my son’s favorite weekend of the year. This year we broke down on the drive up. I knew we lost the drive belt when the power steering went out. Luckily we were close to an auto parts store and they had one in stock along with the serpentine racket for rent. My brother and I got us back on the road within an hour. Dad Win #1.

The next day my son and I had to leave by 6am to make it to the first of 3 baseball games back at home. He didn’t want to go, he wanted to stay at the campground with the wolf pack (his cousins) but I forced him because we made a commitment to the team. He lost it on the drive that morning, he was hysterical. After letting him vent for 30 minutes, he asked me with tear filled eyes, “how do I calm down?”. I took his hand and showed him how to slow his breath and after a few moments started to explain how only he can change his perspective. He turned it around. Dad Win #2.

Heading back up to the campground last night my two older daughters (18 and 15) decided to join us. They’re at the point where they are “over camping”. So I woke up this Father’s Day morning to let the dogs out with all four of my kids and my wife sleeping in the old camper one more time. Dad Win #3

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there that, especially my dad, who made me the man I am today. Thanks dad.