10 Reasons Why I Love Being Your Parent

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Being a parent is a wild ride. One minute, you’re basking in the heart-melting sweetness of an unsolicited hug, and the next, you’re trying to figure out how someone managed to get peanut butter on the ceiling. But through all the chaos, exhaustion, and occasional existential crises in the school drop-off line, being your dad is my greatest joy.

Jameson and Adalyn, you two are the reason I wake up (often way earlier than I’d like), the reason I laugh, and the reason I’ve considered investing in noise-canceling headphones. Here are 10 reasons why I love being your parent.

1. You Keep Me Humble

Jameson, I appreciate how you consistently remind me that my music taste is “so old” and that my jokes are “painfully dad-like.” Adalyn, I love how you don’t even pretend to be impressed when I try to show off my hockey skills. It’s fine. Really. My self-esteem is intact. Mostly.

2. You Make Me Laugh—A Lot

Jameson, your ability to deliver a perfectly timed sarcastic comment is something to behold. And Adalyn, your dramatic reenactments of daily life (especially when things don’t go your way) deserve an award. Honestly, life would be so boring without your combined comedic genius.

3. You Teach Me Patience (Whether I Like It or Not)

Parenting is a masterclass in patience, and you two are the instructors. From waiting for you to find the “right” socks to surviving car rides where you argue about absolutely nothing, you’ve expanded my ability to stay calm in ways I never thought possible.

4. Your Passions Inspire Me

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