Super Dad

This is my brother Rob and his six year old son, Curtis.  Today we celebrated Curtis' birthday and his one big wish was for his dad to wear a Super Man outfit like his.  He not only wore the outfit, he went into Pizza Hut to pick up the pizza for the party.  Curtis was one very happy little boy and I am one very proud sister seeing to what lengths my brother would go to make sure his boy is happy. Curtis probably won't remember what else he got today but I can 100% guarantee he will never  forget that his dad wore a Super Man costume for him.  NEVER

Family really is everything.  When the chips are down...when you are on your last strike...when the waves are about to sink your boat (have I used enough analogies yet?) family is your life-line to save your butt.

I come from a very close family and all the men in our family are strong, loving, gentle, and affectionate fathers.  They put their kids above all else.  (The women are just as wonderful mothers, but that post is being saved for next week). I suppose that comes from the strong foundation my father has laid and has been the most positive role model for all the men in this family.

Being a father is the most important thing a man will ever do.  Far too many take it for granted or don't want to take the time to do what is right for the child.  They allow work or pride or whatever get in the way of showing those children what it means to be selfless.  The legal system tends to put fathers last when it comes to custody, child support, visitation, and parental rights.  Not all fathers are dead-beats trying to dodge their responsibilities.  But far too many times, the courts side with the mothers even when fathers are just as capable and responsible.  Sometimes, it seems, the courts stereo-type all fathers based upon the actions of some.  I've seen it happen time and time again and feel it is time the scales become more equal.

That is not where I was planning to go with this, but the words fell and I think they needed to be said.

But don't let me distract you from the initial point of this piece; my brother is a hero; a super hero for sure.  Those are the things that make the difference in a kids' life; not what you can buy them but what you can do for them to show how much you love them.