I finally got some updated pics of my dad, or Papa Joe, as he is known these days with the kiddos. I just love them! It is so much fun to see my dad being a grandpa. He's laughs and plays rough with Jack and is gentle and sweet with Ella. He also works to help guide them. When they act out, he talks to them in the same voice I heard through my youth. One that was stern enough to know he was serious and trying to teach me to be better, yet soft enough to know he was only saying things out of love. Everytime they see Papa Joe, J and E scream with excitement and run to him. He gives the best "bear" hugs. I love the the way our relationship has changed over time. It's great to have him interact with the kids and great to have him for advice when I am ready to pull my hair out. It's funny because my dad's a pretty big guy and for one reason or another comes across very intimidating to some people...deep down inside he's a teddy bear- but then again, he has a soft spot for me.
No comments:
Post a Comment