Grateful for dads

Written by

Kellie O’Brien

Laugh out loud, Life and laughter

This week I’m grateful for:

My husband. Despite being under a lot of pressure at work, he took a day off this week when Baby Holly and I were particularly unwell to wipe our noses and bums. Well, Holly’s bum, not mine. We love him very much. Happy Father’s Day for Sunday, darling!
Being able to document Princess Ella’s first year in The Advocate Newspaper and now having documented Baby Holly’s first year here on the blog. Sadly, in exactly one month and one day, she will no longer be my “Baby’’ Holly. My li’l girl is all grown up.
Princess Ella’s leap in her drawing skills. Yesterday I was told: “you and Dad have oval faces and Holly and I have circle faces’’. Her attention to detail in her drawing now blows me away. As long as my nose doesn’t get any longer.

I’m joining with Maxabella Loves to share what I’m grateful for.

Grateful for laugh

Comments

26 responses to “Grateful for dads”

September 2, 2011

Emily@ The Beetle Shack

Nothing like having someone else to wipe the bums! Thanks for linking up

xo em

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1. September 2, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  Hehe!! So true, Emily! xx
  
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September 2, 2011

Seana Smith

Ah, your baby will be a toddling wee thing; it is too fast and I do regret the many times I wished they would grow up faster. Good to think about drawing, my little boy has recently taken to it in a big way. His twin sister has been at it for ages, and I thought he’d never get going, and, most importantly, enjoy it. But now he does. Hooray!

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1. September 3, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  That’s great your little boy has now found the joy in drawing, Seana. It’s such a wonderful creative outlet for them.
  And yes, I hear you on the “wishing away the baby days” and then regretting it. I’ve done that a few times over the past 11 months. I think it’s probably only natural though, especially during those particularly trying moments. And boy, have I had one of those this week!! 😉
  
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September 3, 2011

Caz

They grow up WAY.TO.FAST!! Nice work Daddy on staying home – way to make the princesses feel loved. And yes, it looks like you have a very clever little Ella on your hands. Watch out mummy and daddy!!

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1. September 3, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  He’s so fabulous, Caz. He even let me go out shopping this morning (OK, so it was for him!) and has now taken Princess Ella out for lunch. Enjoying the peace and quiet at the moment! x
  
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September 3, 2011

keepcatebusy (Cate)

They do have an amazing eye for detail don’t they? Even my 2 y.o. blows me away with her observations 🙂
have a great weekend
xxxCate

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1. September 5, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  These little people are pretty incredible, Cate. Ella never ceases to amaze me. 🙂
  
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September 3, 2011

Lee Alexander

Wow, clever munchkin you have there. And a wonderful husband to boot!

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1. September 5, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  He is pretty fabulous, Lee. Yesterday he was named one of the top 5 Mentally Sexy Dads for 2011, so now everyone knows what we’ve known all along! 🙂
  
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September 3, 2011

georgi

oh, so nice that he took the day off despite being busy… x
ps. love the pic too! x

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1. September 5, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  Thanks Georgi. I love that photo too!
  And yes, he is a keeper!! 😉
  
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September 3, 2011

mums the word

what a sweet man for staying home and looking after you both! Nice to have such a great partner you can rely on! xx

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1. September 5, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  So true. It made the world of difference to my recovery and to Baby Holly’s too. Plus, he was still able to get a bit of work done from home while we slept!! 🙂
  
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September 3, 2011

Jodi @ The Scribble Den

Absolutely grateful for my husband too. He is the best Father in the world and his love for our girls is just so overwhelming. Sounds like you have a good one there too xx 🙂

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1. September 5, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  I most certainly do, Jodi. I’m glad to hear you’ve scored a fabulous man too. I hope he had a wonderful Father’s Day. xx
  
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September 3, 2011

Posie Patchwork

Oh look at all the cheeks in that image, all pinchable!! Hoping you’re all super fit now, we just had a glandular fever scare, OMG, nooooo, just a horrible virus. Love Posie

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1. September 5, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  LOL!! Very pinchable indeed – as much as she hates it!! Hehe. 🙂
  We’re feeling much better now. Thanks Posie. Just runny noses now, but that’s easily managed. I hope your little one is feeling much better now too. How frightening for you all. The volume of sickness around the blogosphere the past week has been incredible! xx
  
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September 3, 2011

Toni

Thank God for dads, hey?

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1. September 5, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  Amen to that, Toni! x
  
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September 3, 2011

jody

Dads are the best! and so nice your hubby stayed home to look after you. have a nice day tomorrow. x

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1. September 5, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  Thanks Jody. It was really lovely of him, definitely. And yes, we had a wonderful day together. Hope your family did too. xx
  
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September 3, 2011

Tat

Wow, oval and circle faces! You’ve got an artist there.

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1. September 5, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  Hehe!! I wonder how much her art would be worth at auction? 😉
  
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September 4, 2011

Lisa Wood

That is so funny!! I am glad that you are grateful for all that he does….and I am grateful that he doesnt wipe you bum!!! What a great Dad he is to his two gorgeous girls. Thanks for the laugh, and for sharing your family.

Its nice to read about how Dads are appreciated.

Cheers
Lisa

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1. September 5, 2011
  
  Kel
  
  Hehe!! Yes, that could be awkward, Lisa! Glad it gave you a laugh though! 😉
  I’m enjoying reading all the Father’s Day posts too. x
  
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