Much like my Mother’s Day list, my Father’s Day list changes and flow and gets a few edits along the way, but I think it’s a pretty good list. So much like Dads usually appreciate, let’s not get fussy and get on with it…

First and foremost, Happy Father’s Day to Steve. You are an amazing Dad and should be so proud of the Father you’ve become. Kiddo and I love you and appreciate you so much!

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads that know taking care of your children isn’t ‘babysitting.’

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who are able to make every game.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who miss games because they work long hours providing for their families.

Happy Father’s Day to Dads who are far away protecting our freedoms.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who are close by protecting our freedoms.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who ‘chose’ their little ones through foster care and adoption.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who are Dads when it’s a lot of fun.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who are Dads when it isn’t.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who make breakfast before school or dinner after work.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who know kids will survive just fine on dinosaur nuggets and frozen French fries.

Happy Father’s Day to the Moms who are being both Dad and Mom.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who are being both Mom and Dad.

Happy Father’s Day to all the Grandfathers.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads that are looking on us from Heaven.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads that can fix anything.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads that can fix nothing.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who teach honor and respect.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who teach that each action has a consequence — good and bad.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who teach their sons to treat women with dignity and to be gentlemen.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who teach their daughters to accept nothing less.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads that take their daughters on their first date.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dad of furbabies.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who are good at sports.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who are good at music.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who are good at art.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who aren’t good at sports, or music or art.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who go to work in suits and ties.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who go to work in jeans and boots.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who stay home.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who are waiting for their little one to arrive.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who have had to say goodbye.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who chase away monsters in the dark.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who have attempted a French braid.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who have the patience of Job while teaching the fine art of bike riding and driving.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who can get through homework without losing their minds.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who can’t get through homework without losing their minds.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads that admit their patience ran short.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who have changed diapers, cleaned noses, and wiped away tears.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who teach that the best way to get out of trouble is to blame a sibling.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who know the ins and outs of Minecraft and Fortnite.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who have explained the awesomeness of old horror movies.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who know Moana and The Little Mermaid by heart.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who ride motorcycles.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who drive minivans.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who have tea parties.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who know how to go on a snipe hunt.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads that bait hooks.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who tell stories at bedtime.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who teach kids that violence isn’t the answer, but how to protect themselves.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who are their kids’ first hero.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads that encourage their kids to dream big.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads that remind kids that even small dreams are still dreams.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who inspire their kids to better than they were yesterday.

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads who love their kids, without fail, everyday…

Parenthood isn’t for the faint of heart, so Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads our there killin’ every day. You are making the world a better place and the future brighter by showing up for your kids day in and day out.