Becoming a parent changes us in so many ways, both expected and unexpected. Having a baby is hard, and not just on yourself, but on your relationships with your partner, family, friends, and more. I am so fortunate to have found a man who is right there by my side through all the messy parts of parenthood, and who has never wavered – even with the times get rough. I speak on my personal feelings with all the triumphs and tribulations that Motherhood brings, but I don’t really speak much about my husband and his role. Of the two of us, I think parenthood has hit him the hardest, as he didn’t have any experience with a newborn, baby or toddler before we had H, so it has been incredible to watch him grow into the father he is today.
Because of this, I’m really excited to team up with Linqia and the Gerber Brand today to have my husband share a few of his thoughts on what makes Fatherhood all worth it to him, in his own words. In honor of Father’s Day and all that he has done for our little family, I recruited one of my favorite local photographers, McKenna Rachelle Photography, to do a Father’s Day photoshoot for us, which I thought would go perfectly with his post!
From the Hubs:
“Working the day away, dealing with the stresses of adulthood and travel have always worn on me, but after Harrison was born I soon realized why I did it all. There is nothing that gets me out of a bad mood or funk faster than opening up the front door and seeing my son playing with his cars or outside running in the sprinklers; it brings you back to that simpler time when you yourself were a goofy kid, and wanted to spend time playing with your father.The stresses soon clear my head and a hug and kiss crush any bad feelings I had during the long day spent without him. We make dinner together, eat, and put on our PJ’s, then head upstairs to bed. Laying with him and reading his favorite books (that I now have memorized) until he’s sound asleep isn’t always easy, but when I steal one last kiss and tip toe out of his bedroom, it’s hard not to think once more that it’s all worth it.Harrison and I have a special routine on the weekends where we wake up and let mom sleep in. Together we clean and make mom waffles before we get her up for the day and, again, looking down at the “mini me” holding my hand it’s hard not to think it’s all worth it, even when the kitchen is a little more messy thanks to my small ‘helper’.
I guess long story short there isn’t a day that goes by (no matter if he’s been a butthead or not) that I don’t think it’s all worth it; because he makes me a better father just as my wife makes me a better husband, and they both make me a better man.”
Yes, I am that lucky woman who gets to sleep in on the weekends while my two favorite dude’s spend quality time together! It’s so sweet to hear their voices together coming from the living room, playing blocks, dinosaurs, cars, or whatever the game of the morning is. The Hubs works so hard to provide such a good life for us, and is an amazing partner to have by my side to do this whole parenting thing with together.
What do you think makes it “all worth it” as a parent? What are your special plans for Father’s Day?
Thank you to Gerber for sponsoring today’s post and inspiring my husband to share the moments that make it all worth it!
Being a parent is by far the easiest job, but it is oh-so worth it. Wishing you all the best with the upcoming addition to your family. 🙂
I totally agree! And thank you JJ 🙂
These photos are adorable <3 I love these tshirts too!!!
It seems like you have a wonderful and loving family! The photos are good.
The hugs and smiles I get from my boys makes it all worth it. Love these photos!
What a beautiful pictorial. Your husband seems like a really amazing person, and your soon…omg he's unbelievably cute!!
Aww lucky you, I love that they let you sleep longer on the weekend and make waffles and breakfast, it's like in the movie 🙂 Awesome 🙂
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"It's all worth it" what a lovely way to put parenting, don't you think so? It's really worth everything when you see that smile or hear the laughter! You're also very lucky to be able to sleep in on weekends! What a loving family. You are lucky to have each other.
Wow, awesome dad and son tandem. They really love you!
It is really all worth it. You are so lucky that they let you rest, they both look adorable.
Oh my goodness what an adorable family! It's great that he has such a close bond with his daddy!
This is so sweet. Beautiful family you have!
You have one of the cutest families i've ever seen, you must be doing something right!!
You have one of the cutest families i've ever seen, you must be doing something right!!
Those photos are all so cute! You have such an adorable family. It certainly is all worth it. My husband and I love our two girls and wouldn't change a thing.
Beautiful photos! I love hearing a dad's point of view. It's true that all the hard work is worth it, especially after you have little ones.
It's nice of gerber to sponsor thoughtful posts like this. Easy to be a father, but takes pure heart, respect and courage to be a real dad!
Karla, that is the best way I've heard it put! That is so so SO true!
You are indeed lucky! I remember when my son was little and the hubby would play with him on the weekends and after a long day at work. My hubby wasn't raised by his father but the way he is with the kids is simply beautiful.
Super cute photos! Being a parent is the hardest, and best job.
Looks like you got your head in the game. That's good to know. I hope that you will always remember these words and feelings.
What a beautiful blog post <3 And those adorable photos. A very lovely read. xx
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This post is so adorable! I love his t-shirt too!
You really are lucky – and in more ways than them letting you sleep in! Such great pictures, too!
Cutest shoot ever and your partner seems like a very nice man. You are very lucky to have such a supportive family unit!
I can see on those smiles and eyes that everything you both do for your family is all WORTH it 🙂 stay happy!
What a lovely family. Everything looks worth it whenever I see my son happy and healthy.
These pictures of your family are stunning. I love the pictures of your husband and son, they are perfect. Its obvious they love each other and it looks as if you have a lot of love and happiness in your life!