To Dad

Dad, this Sunday is a day to celebrate you, so I'm going to take just a quick minute to say thanks and celebrate you.

Thank you for being my dad. I know that wasn't and probably still isn't very easy to do at times. Thank you for being honest and real and vulnerable - you'll probably never know just how much I appreciate that about you, even if we disagree on some things that you're honest or real about. =)
Dad, you've always loved me in spite of me. Regardless of any arguments or disagreements we've had, any rebelliousness I've shown, any unkind and unlovely words that have escaped my mouth at your cost - you were and are still willing to forgive it all and move on because you love me. We may not agree on a lot of things, but it's sweet that I can still share my passions and thoughts with you without fear.
Thanks for loving me and all your children with an unconditional love.

You're not a perfect dad (who is?), but you're my dad, and I think that you are simply awesome, wonderful, amazing and just flat out cool. It's not just any dad that can make original jingles to sing to their kids about brushing their teeth and going to the bathroom before bedtime. So here's to you, Dad! I hope you've enjoyed your 30 years of fatherhood so far...there's a lot more to go!

I love you, dad!