Sunday, June 21, 2009

Dad

I have a friend who on Fathers/Mothers day writes a memory of her parents. I thought that was a fabulous idea so I'm stealing it.

I don't know if having bad dreams are genetic but if so Alan has inherited it from me. Alan is frequently crawling into our bed at night after a bad dream. I did the exact same thing with my parents ALL the time. But I always crawled in on my Dad's side. My Dad didn't get frustrated at the frequency that I would be climbing in bed (or at least he didn't show it). I could always count on being able to fall asleep in his bed and when I was sound asleep he would carry me back to my own bed. Dealing with a lack of sleep from having kids in my bed makes me appreciate even more my Dad's patience. Happy Fathers Day Dad! Thanks for being the man you are.


7 comments:

Alyssa said...

So cute! Isn't it funny how much MORE you appreciate your parents when you are put through the same things?

lawanna said...

What?! I remember, when you had bad dreams, you'd sit up and scream, "I want my mommy and daddy!" And you wouldn't stop until both were there. I even remember throwing my pillow at you to make you stop, but it didn't work and then I was out a pillow!

Allison said...

Yeah, that too.

Amanda said...

Wow your boy's take after your side of the family huh?

Collette said...

What a great picture!

Baak Talk said...

that really is such a great pic! Your dad is really styling, truly! & cute little you!

Becca and fam said...

I just love this photo, so sweet! Nice memory too, I think my kids will have the same recollections toward Phil, he's the middle of the night one with them.