Baby Land

I have the best husband in the world. No - I really do!! I always knew he was terrific, but he's really stepped it up since our little girl arrived. Here is a tribute to some of his super-awesome characteristics...

Amazing Father - From the first moment he held our daughter, she had him wrapped around her little finger. Dirty diaper? No problem! Spit up on the freshly ironed shirt/tie? Don't worry about it, sweetie. Wide awake at 3 a.m.? Daddy will keep you company (privded you don't mind him being a little dazed and confused at that wee hour). Need something late at night? Daddy will run out and get it for you. There is nothing we have encountered with our daughter that he hasn't been willing to do. I love to watch him with her...

Caring Hubby - Flowers at work on the day we were to find out if our baby was a boy or a girl? Check. (Not to mention there were actually pink and blue flowers - wow!) Gift for Mommy and Baby after arriving home from the hospital? Check. Extra nap time for a tired, nursing new mom? Check. Dealing with all the hormones? Check plus! He's been amazing!

Chore Sharer - He's always been willing to shoulder his share of the chores... Neither of us enjoys cleaning duty, but we both do our part. He'll take the trash, I'll clean the bathroom. He'll vacuum the floors, I'll dust.

Bottle Washer - Twice a week you can find my man slaving over the kitchen sink, bottle brush in hand. He has the task down to a science now with each part having its own spot on the drying rack!

Launderer Extraordinaire - Okay, so maybe the folding part isn't his first priority, and sometimes the dry clothes stay in the dryer a little too long... but he gets some serious loads of laundry done!

Best Friend - He's the first one I want to call with fabulous news. He's the shoulder I cry on after losing a close family member. He's the one that makes all the "firsts" more special, the laughs more robust and the smiles even wider.

This will mark his very first Father's Day, and what a special one it will be! So here's to you, honey - thank you for all you do for our family. Happy Father's Day!

I'd love to hear your stories about what makes your husband or father so special... add them here!