My two oldest girls love holidays and parties. They enjoy the entire spectacular chaos that is organizing and decorating in preparation for all types of entertainment with a family of four kids under age six. The night before Father's Day was no different. They were excited about the holiday in itself, of course, but these kids are crazy about their dad, so they were even more excited to have an excuse to honor him.
The night before Father's Day, the big girls and I whispered our plan of decorating attack for the following morning. While Danny took his shower, completely ignorant of the plan being laid out for his ultimate enjoyment, we made breakfast plans, shared decorating ideas and agreed to wake up early to get everything done in time.
So on the Sunday morning of Father's Day, just like clockwork, Danny headed out the ranch at 6:00 AM. Emma, who has always been a farmer's daughter, heard the click of the door closing, and hurried me out of bed to help her begin the preparations. She worked on her homemade card, while I rousted the other three kids from their deep slumbers. Once they remembered it was Father's Day, their sleepy eyes opened a little wider, and they all went to work on their cards, signs, and decorations.
Meanwhile, I began cooking breakfast, and this is where I had the idea to make Daddy a royal crown to honor him on his special day. Emma was up for the task, of course. But since we didn't have yellow paper, we opted for purple, since purple is the color or royalty, you know.
Danny arrived home just as we put the final touches on his big surprise. As he walked through the door, the kids yelled, "Happy Father's Day, Daddy!" They ushered him to his royal throne, surrounded by flowers, gifts, and cards. The crown was placed on his head, and it was as if he transformed into a king before our very eyes!
See what I mean? You thought you were looking at King Arthur at first glance, right? That crown is uncannily authentic!
Since we have an unwritten requirement in our household that one member of the family is always nude, J.D. happily filled the bill. He is proudly showing Daddy his homemade card.
And a very Happy Father's Day it was! I can't even tell you how incredibly blessed I feel when I look at these five faces. God gave me such a wonderful husband and father for our four children, I am forever thankful.
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