To my dearest, hilarious and loving dad,

Once a year, we dedicate one day to you: a single day that we are supposed to fill with our gratitude for you, with gifts you fully deserve, with putting you first. We set aside just 24 hours to show you how thankful we are for you and how much we love you. But if I could, Dad, I would make Father's Day last a lifetime.

Thank you for teaching me what it is to be loyal. You are the only man in my lifetime that will be there for me unconditionally. From watching my first smile spread across my face to watching my heart break for the first time, you stay by my side. You spelt out the definition of loyalty to me just by being an incredible example. You sat through every event I participated in, no matter how long of a day you had at work, and you kept a huge smile on your face through it all. You are my rock, the foundation of who I am, and I will forever be grateful of the values in life that you have taught me.

Thank you for showing me what humor is. From the jokes you tell that are downright stupid to the one's that make me think a little bit, you have shown me what comedy is. Yes, Kevin Hart is great and Adam Sandler has given me a few laughs, but nothing compares to a good old dad joke. Whether you sing a stupid song that literally makes zero sense, or actually tell a decent knock knock joke, you never fail to make me genuinely laugh out loud. I may take your humor for granted sometimes and I may act annoyed by your attempts to make me laugh when I am in a bad mood every once in a while, but know that I never ever want to hear your last joke. I appreciate your comedy acts daily, and I will always look forward to the next punch line.

Thank you for being the calm within the storm. When I get overwhelmed and I am on the verge of a quarter-life crisis, you always have the rational solution to any problem, and you find it in the least stressful way. Although Mother is an incredible problem solver, we all know she can get just as stressed and moody as me when I am in a sticky situation (sorry, Mom). I could come to you with any issue, no matter the seriousness of the matter, and you just quickly and calmly find the answer. You have showed me what it means to stay level-headed. You stay cool when you need to, especially when I am pulling my hair out due to stress, and you always find a way for me to eventually chill out as well. Thank you for understanding rationality and showing me the proper way to handle a stressful situation.

Thank you for showing me the type of man I should look for in a husband. You have taught me that I will never need to settle, because you are an example of a great husband, father, and friend. You balance the fun and seriousness in life. You exemplify how to work hard and play hard. You have made your family incredibly happy for years, even when times have seemed impossible. Your selflessness is beyond apparent in your daily actions. Whether you are helping your family, your best friend, or a complete stranger, you are always putting others before you. I dream of being as lucky as Mom when it comes to finding a lifelong partner in crime. Your love, generosity and support will never go unnoticed. Your values in life haven't just caused you to be an exceptional father, but an exceptional human being. You are more than a great dad. More importantly, you are an incredible and inspiring person.

I could give you an infinite amount of reasons to prove that you are the best father I could ask for. There are so many successes in my life that I could have never completed without you. There are no words in the world that could ever describe how grateful I am for you and how much I love you.

And that is why I will never understand why Father's Day is just one day out of the year.

Keep the dad jokes and life lessons rollin'.

Love,

Your gracious daughter