Even Though I Don't Agree With His Parenting Skills

I am grateful for the person my step-dad is and how he raised me. I’m sure when Craig was growing up he didn’t have dreams of raising eight children, he probably didn’t have dreams of raising any. He was a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan and most likely thought about playing in big games as their starting quarterback; gaining thousands of fans, having pretty girls with the Farah Fawcett swoop following him around, and even gaining countless “people he knows”. Cause you see, Craig doesn’t have friends, he has; neighbors, co-workers, family members and people he knows. But, it is this kind of mentality that makes us love Craig. His goofy antics make him the kind of person that’s fun to be around and would make anyone proud to be a person he knows.
I had a wonderful opportunity in this life. I’ve had the two most amazing dads anyone could ask for. When it was time for one to step aside, he did. My biological father left this world when I was just six years old. It was like he was waiting to make sure we were in good hands before he could leave. I know he’s still there, still making sure we have what we need. However, his work is cut in half because of everything Craig does for us. So, Happy Fathers Day Dad! Even though I don’t agree with you leaving this world when I just six, I still love you.
My fondest memories with my step-dad are riddled with watching sports games and playing sports with him. He would always come to every football, basketball and baseball game of mine, that didn’t interfere with his work schedule, and I know he felt bad when he couldn’t make it. He’s the most supportive person I know. My favorite sports teams are his, and even when my favorite teams play his, I can’t help but smile when he cheers the BoSox on over his Angels. However, it’s the one-on-one moments we shared that were so precious to me, and I’m not even sure he realizes how much of an impact they had on me. Probably the memory I look back on the most was arriving home from school and sitting down with some Hot Pockets to watch Jeopardy! with him. We would clap along with the audience whenever a player would choose a Daily Double clue, even if the contestant was the person we were rooting for to lose. I clap to this day when the Daily Doubles are chosen.
He would give the shirt off his back to anyone in his family. He goes to every soccer game he can, sometimes several a day, no matter how sick he is of seeing little kids attempt to kick a ball. He’s always willing to drop everything to help a member of his family. His cynicism is unrivaled. He has opened his arms to Kai, and treats him as though he is his grandson, though they share no relation at all. He is my step-dad.
So once again, even though I don’t agree with many of your life choices, I love you and want to wish you a Happy Fathers Day. That’s right, nothing’s sacred in this family. That’s what we call tongue-in-cheek. But seriously, Happy Fathers Day!