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Happy Father's Day

This morning, I found Alex and Samara lying in bed and sharing father-daughter moment. Samara was there telling a story in her 17month old language and Alex despite not understanding, encouraged her to continue talking.














On 19th June, we celebrate Father's day. I am so glad to have a husband like Alex and happy that he is the father to my daughter. As we grew up, I used to hear friends say how scared they were of their fathers. Whenever they would hear his footsteps, they would scatter for safety. The other day, I was feeding Samara and when we heard the door bell we all rushed towards the door. Samara is very fond of Alex and gives him a hug and kiss then off loads his off whatever he is carrying. If we walk in through the door the both of us, she first runs to him, hugs him then remembers I also needed a kiss. 

Truth be told, I don't mind that she hugs him first, I don't mind that she composed a song for him first, I don't mind the moments they share together and I also do not mind that she looks like her father because I know he he is a good and real father. He strives to give his family the best, to make memories together and am so happy to be married to him.

You were the first to bath her when we brought her home, you are quite bold I must say. You would ensure the water temperature is fine,the room is warm,  you would put some music and sing along as you bathed her.That I will never forget.




 Babe(Samara has been calling him baby and honey she doesn't get that's for mum& dad only), I am the happiest wife and mother. I am so glad you love us unconditionally and you give us your best. We truly appreciate you and say you are the bestest father in the whole wide world and we love you. Thank you for being a loving father to Samara, thank you for teaching her that home is where the heart is and  is safe for her. Thank you for creating that environment where she can be herself, she can be disciplined with love, she can be embraced and acknowledged.Thank you for being there in her good and bot so good times. I look froward to when she will be able to tell you thank you,but for now on her behalf , I will say thank you so much.

You are an amazing father and we love you dearly. Happy Father's day.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Thanks babe, i cant be that description without you.....thanks again! And hey, its coz of you guys i get the reason to rise and give the best in our simple and complex ways..... samara has really grown, its amazing!! May i be a true father, one that she can forever look up to for encouragement, affirmation and comfort...may that environment be in our home. she is a rose that stands upon many flowers and trully she is protected of the lord. Love u guys!!
20 June 2011 at 10:41
Sylvia_Counselor said…
Amen. I fully agree babe. Thank you for being you.
20 June 2011 at 13:30
Ems Makuthi said…
Okay Alex....you cannot be anonymous! too funny...now you are being another exodus 2 stardom!
20 June 2011 at 13:32
Sylvia_Counselor said…
Ems I agree its important for the father of Samara to disclose himself fully. Love you much hun.
20 June 2011 at 16:54
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