Happy Father's Day!

Maddie has been saying for days that she wanted to interview the kids about John and make a video for Father's Day. I helped a little, editing out Liam's constant interruptions during Bella's interview and adding a few titles. But, truly, the vision and the finished product were all hers.

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I had a few moments alone to do some shopping, so I took the opportunity to buy John's Father's Day gift alone and early. I was really proud of myself for not waiting until the actual day of the event to buy a gift. I brought everything out on to the ottoman and had the kids help wrap everything and make cards. I never even thought to tell Jackson that the gift was a secret. I had to run out to a meeting and left the kids with a babysitter. When John got home, Jackson greeted him at the door.

Jackson: "Dad! We got you a pwesent!"

John: "Thanks!"

Jackson: "It's a cawfee-makrrrr!"

Kids [in chorus]: "Jackson, NOOOOOOOO!"

The kids broke the news to me the next morning. When we finally opened presents on Father's Day, I brought out the gifts and John made the most of it.

John: "Wow! I wonder what this gift is?"

Jackson: "Dad, It's a cawfee-makrrrr! I towd you, it's a cawfee-makrrrr!"