The Park, Candyland, Boo-boos, Ice Cream, Oh My! Superdad is in Da' House

I want to let you in a secret... I love my husband. Not only for the amazing man he is, but also for how he can transform (at any given time) into "superdad." Shawn stayed at home with Ashlyn until she was 18 months old. He understands that it is a full time job. And we both respect and admire the mothers and fathers who have this incredible job.

One of the greatest gifts is watching Shawn spend every Monday with our two girls - alone! He not only watches them, but he plays with them, teaches them and interacts with them. Tonight at dinner, Ashlyn told me all about their adventures to the park where Keegan took a short snooze. Followed, by a quick trip to one of my favorite shoe stores, DSW, where in her words "daddy, didn't find any shoes." Next, she told me about her lunch. Shawn fired up the grill and cooked hot dogs!

What more could a 2 year old girl ask for? Remember the game Candyland? She convinced her daddy (and really, all she had to do was say the magic word please and he was in!) to play the game not only once, but 13 times. Did you read that, 13 times! During the 13 game, we had a run in with the brick fireplace - oops! 20 minutes of an applied ice pack, hugs from mom and dad, and a scoop of ice cream, our little girl was ready for bed.

I thank God everyday for putting Shawn in my life - he is an incredible husband and even greater "superdad."