“I’m cool dad, that’s my thang. I’m hip, I surf the web, I text. LOL: laugh out loud, OMG: oh my god, WTF: why the face" -Phil Dunphy (Modern Family)
Dads are pretty awesome to have in your life, right? My dad is one of my favorite people to be around. He is super funny and can always make me laugh. Sometimes, it is more laughing at him than with him, but still. My dad, like many, thinks he is super cool, which he is. However, it is hilarious to see him attempt to act "hip" in today's culture. Phil Dunphy, the father in T.V.'s hit series: Modern Family, is one of those dads who thinks he is a lot cooler than he actually is. However, when it comes down to it, he truly is a great dad to have. Here are 5 things I would like to thank my dad for, as told my Phil Dunphy.
Thank you for....
1. All the life advice
Okay, I know sometimes the advice isn't always serious, and it is just to make me laugh. But hey, it works. Jokes aside, thank you for always supporting my life choices and for pushing me to the best of my ability. You taught me how to catch all the curve balls life has to throw at me, and to throw them back 10 times harder. I cherish our life talks and do not know where I would be without them.
2. Teaching me that it is okay to make mistakes
4. For sharing your hobbies with me
Even though you have shown me some killer dance moves, I am talking about your love for sports. Thank you for sharing this with me at such a young age. Sports have been a huge influence on my life and has even helped me find my passion. None of that would have been possible if it wasn't for you. Thank you for forcing me to watch ESPN with you or listen to sports radio on long car rides. I am thankful that I get to share such a big part of my life with you and that we will always have a special bond over the love for the game.
5. Keeping it real
Some parents hate to admit that their children are actually growing up. Thank you for treating me like the young adult that I am and for letting me branch out on my own. You have no idea how much it is appreciated. Even though I am out on my own I know that you are only a call away and are willing to help with whatever it is I may need. Now that is keeping it real.
Although most young people are embarrassed by their parents, I'm not. My dad is one of the coolest people I know, and I'm lucky enough to have a role model like him in my life. I am truly blessed to be able to say I have a friend and a parent all wrapped up into one.
