I know, I know. There’s more to us than one complete set of mutant genes. But lately that’s all the keeps coming up.

On this Father’s Day I want to honor Julian for all of the reasons (I can think of) he’s a great dad.

He loves me. He shows the kids a fine example of a true partnership. When the kids pick the loves of their lives, it will be ingrained that they should be respected and respect.

He gives them his time. They’ll never wonder if they mattered to their Daddy because he engages with them.

He has a relationship with God. They will know that having a relationship with God means more than praying. That you have to put that relationship into action with your time, service, and money.

He has a great work ethic. Of course they’ll think that you only have to commute downstairs, and you don’t always need a shower to work, and you can take a break when two particularly cute kids have something to share. But they will know he gets the job done.

He can meet their needs. When I’m not around they certainly know they can depend on him. He knows their routine, their meds, their doctors, their teachers, their favorite things to do and play with. That teaches them to be dependable.

He’s got a sense of humor. He likes to laugh and play. They’ll know that you can be serious about life and goals and achievement, but that you can have fun while you are doing it and sometimes at your own expense.

He’s not afraid to cry. They’ll know that it’s okay for a man to show emotions. And when they are older they’ll appreciate that freedom and so will the people that love them.

He listens. And he’s not afraid to change his mind when appropriate. They’ll know that it’s okay to have opinions and listen to opinions different than their own. They won’t be afraid to change their minds when it makes sense for them. And they’ll grow up to be tolerant of other people’s choices, lives and opinions.

He loves them unconditionally and with every ounce of his being. They will know that true love exsists. And they will share that with others and that will enrich many lives in Gage and Quinn’s lifetimes.

So…thanks Daddy. For impacting all of our lives in ways that we see and feel everyday. And for the immeasurable ways too that we can’t even imagine in our wildest, most wonderful dreams for the future.

Happy Father’s Day. We love you.

Julia, Gage & Quinn