Father's Day

Someone once said "The best things in life are free."

And, "The best lessons come from your children."

If they didn't say the second one, they should have.

Children aren't exactly free, but I think some of the best lessons in my experience have come free of charge from the four little chaos makers that I call my own.

I couldn't help but think this Sunday morning about our Heavenly Father wanting to be - and having the ability to be - very close to His children. That's something every good father wants, to be there for his kids when they need him, but as they grow we face the reality that we can't always be right beside them anymore. Hopefully I've got a few more years before mine are all out on their own; I was certainly glad to be able to celebrate another Father's Day with them all today.

Here's the crew.

We didn't do anything extraordinary today and that was fine. Andrea made some excellent potato salad for lunch and I grilled up a couple of fat T-bones. It doesn't get much better than that.

Then Anya and I read the paper and took a much-needed nap.

Later, Paxton and I went for a jog. That is, Paxton rode his bike as I shuffled along after him. I even attempted a selfie. Smile Paxton!

Finally, cinnamon rolls and smoothies for supper rounded out a wonderful day. I'm glad to be a Daddy. Now I need to go give my own dad a call...