Father’s Day is next weekend, and I’ve been reflecting on what it’s meant to me to watch my husband’s evolution from that guy i love…to the dad in the house. From day one, he was fiercely protective and hands-on— elevating the act of changing diapers and swaddling to an art form. Music was everywhere, always, and my kids have been fed a steady diet of ’80s pop, ’70s prog rock, ’60s soul, and lots of Broadway. And wherever a joke can be inserted, it is. Lots of quick wit, lots of sarcasm, both of which my son is trying on for size now that he’s officially a teenager— a mini version of his father. Our dinners are full of giggles, and if your joke can make someone spit out their drink, it’s a good day.
It’s been fun to see how we fit together and compliment each other as parents— sometimes he’s a calming foil to my hysteria, and sometimes he provides much-needed vigilance when I get too lax and trusting. I’m so grateful to have him as a partner in this journey that I can’t believe is now 13 years long.
This week’s favorite pins are inspired by life with our dad, who prefers crab boils to BBQ ribs (he’s fish-a-tarian), music festivals to Super Bowls, and who loves nothing more than capturing his family with a fancy camera.
Pins (from top to bottom):
1. Crab Boil
2. Leica
3. Lake Simcoe
4. Bloody Mary
5. Coachella
Sources: (1. Kinfolk; 2. Inspiration; 3. Kathryn Johnston; 4. A Beautiful Mess; 5. Travel is Color)
If you love Pinterest like I do, then let’s swap favorites— I’m going to share my favorites each week… share yours with me too!
