My parents got divorced in 2008 and since then, I have been living with my dad. To some people, being a single dad raising three kids is weird, but, to me, it's normal. There are some things that dads can do that moms simply cannot. I am not dissing my mom at all, I love her, but dads and moms are different when it comes to certain things.
1. Boys
My dad knows a lot about boys. Partially because he is one and partially because he had to raise two boys and one girl. But he is so helpful when it comes to boy problems. My dad is my go-to for relationship advice and those "what-does-he-freaking-mean" moments. He is always is honest with me and helps me out all the time.
2. Confidence
Growing up, my dad always taught me how to be comfortable in my own skin. He always complimented me on my clothes or my sports performance. I can always count on my dad to lighten my mood and make me feel better when my confidence is low.
3. Sports
My dad taught me all about sports from a young age. He would always say that me knowing sports would make me look cool in front of boys and make it easier to talk to boys if I knew the top 10 plays from that week. Now in college, I thank my dad for introducing me to the fantasy football draft and to college football. It is helping out a lot.
4. Personality
My dad and I share similar personality traits that I have inherited from him. My sarcasm, "laid-back-ness" and love for movies are just some of the traits that I can thank him for. Movie nights are a specialty in my house. My dad is always watching the same movies on repeat. Watching them with him creates a stronger bond between us.
5. Independence
I have become independent because of my dad. He taught me responsibility from a young age and wanted me to be able to take care of myself once I went to college.
Dad, thank you for all that you have done for me these past 18 years. Happy birthday. I love you!