Several months ago, I came up with a book idea that I wanted to do for Father’s Day. The concept was that some children find out about a “Father of the Year” contest so they each vote for their dad explaining why they think he should win. In the end, they all have the same dad. The kids helped by posing for pictures and it all came together really well.
RJ wanted delux cinnamon rolls for breakfast and he actually got them all put together the night before. He also invited the missionaries over for dinner and offered to make a crock pot dish. I am afraid we were the ones who were spoiled!
He seemed to really enjoy the book. Here are the lyrics:
“Father of the Year”
Father's Day was close now
The contest drawing near.
To vote which child's dad
Should win "Father of the Year."
Hunter grabbed a paper
and started right away
"Because he plays catch with me
and games I like to play."
McKenna also thought
Her dad should be the winner
He lets her eat dessert
before she eats her dinner!
Reagan boasted too
"My dad should surely win this.
He tells me that I'm beautiful
And seals it with a kiss."
He lets me cook beside him
And share food off his plate
He lets me have the biggest piece
And sometimes stay up late.
He watches princess movies
And makes me feel like one.
He paints my toes and fingers
With rainbow colors- so fun!
He tells me I bring joy
That he has never known.
He gives me polka dot dresses
That he himself has sewn.
He teaches me to build
And be safe with his tools
He trusts me to experiment
by following the rules.
He helps me practice piano
and teaches me to plant.
He pushes me to grow
And never says I can't.
He fixes up my bike
and teaches me to ride.
He sits out in the grass
so I can play outside.
He helps me to do puzzles
I put in the last piece
He makes me new pajamas-
and lets me pick the fleece.
He teaches me what's right
And forgives me all my wrongs
He rereads favorite stories
and makes up silly songs.
He listens to my day
until I'm out of stuff
He always tucks me in
And tells me I'm enough.
He brings my crafts to life
Indulging my ideas
even if it's messy
or interferes with his.
He plans our vacations
and makes us matching shirts,
He carries me when tired
and my feet begin to hurt.
He takes me camping with him
and builds a gorgeous fire
We roast the perfect mallows
and play night games ‘til we tire.
He shows me how to mend things
and make possessions last
He teaches me to save
and not spend money fast.
He takes me to the park
and lets me swing all day
My daddy is so patient
in each and every way
He comes to all my games
and cheers for me with pride
he tells me I don't have to win
as long as I have tried.
He makes my favorite popcorn
and helps me with bake sales
he lets me try again
when my business venture fails.
He makes me special movies
of when I was so small
to pictures and to music
I watch myself grow tall.
He shows me how to work
and teaches me to serve.
He’s good at all he does.
He’s more than I deserve.
He laughs at all my jokes
and is hardly ever mad.
That is why I vote
for my one and only dad.
He signs me up for dance.
He lets me lick the spoon.
There is not a better dad
from here until the moon!
The children all reached home
their hearts about to burst,
they fought about which one of them
would get to hug him first.
We voted for you dad
they gleefully conceded
No kids exist more loved than us
our wants are all exceeded.
Their daddy smiled down
"If it weren't for you, I fear
I could never be considered
for father of the year."
