Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, dads-to-be (shoutout to the brother-in-law), and dads serving our country who can’t be with their family for Father’s Day. With the hustle and bustle of life it’s easy to forget all that our dads do for us. So today, we take some time to say thank you! Coming from a family of four daughters, my dad was the real MVP.

My dad has been by my side since day one, literally. Four weeks after I was born I had to go back to the hospital for a kidney infection and my dad spent multiple nights in the most uncomfortable bed until I was released. Since then, he’s taken me to the ER probably one too many times for broken bones. Growing up, he participated in countess hours of American Girl doll playing, got enough “makeovers” to question his manliness and knows a questionable amount of lyrics to Hanson. He has definitely sat through more than his fair share of church and preschool performances. Since daughter-number-one’s first recital, he’s never missed a single dance recital, orchestra performance or game of every sport imaginable. Lucky for my dad, soccer was my main sport; and lucky for me, my dad was my coach growing up. Today, I mostly just hear my dad coaching the Butler basketball team from the couch. As a bulldawg alumnus, my dad loves Butler, Trip and Brad Stevens just as much, maybe more, than I do. Seeing him so happy when he comes to visit is the best feeling. What's even better than seeing your dad happy? Answer- nothing.

Honestly, what would we do without our dads? They work all day then come home to a chorus of “what’s for dinner, I’m hungry” or “I neeedd this or that”. They’re cool, calm, and collected attitude is under-appreciated. Their hot dogs are always flawless, they can fix anything, they warm your car up on the freezing winter mornings and they keep the grass cut to play or lay out in. Finally, as much as you may roll your eyes at those classic dad jokes, (i.e. No, I got all my hairs cut) do they ever really get old?

So, today I promise not to ask you to make pancakes, hold my shopping bags, or fix my broken (fill in the blank); I will ask you to sleep in, enjoy a donut, listen to whatever music you want, and take a nap on the couch that’s calling your name. Thank you, Dad, for blessing me beyond what I deserve and being the best example of what a God-fearing man should be.

And lastly, I give you permission to watch this video as much as you want today.

Happy Father's Day to all those dads out there living the “Dad Life”!