the BEST dads get promoted to grandpa

Dear Dad,

Happy birthday.  I'm so thankful for this day (a number of years ago I won't mention) because it allowed you to be the dad you are to me.  

And now, the grandpa you are to Carson.

I always knew how lucky I was having you even when I didn't want to admit it while growing up.  What I didn't always know was how lucky my children would be to call you grandpa.  

I love watching your eyes light up when you look at him.  And I can't wait to see his eyes light up when he understands that he is going to see you.

I love how gentle you are with him, advocating for him and assuring him and everyone else that he is a good baby.  And I can't wait for him to know that about you.

I love how you will get up at all hours of the night to hold him.  And I can't wait for him to eagerly climb into your arms the minute he sees you.

I love how you call each day to check on us (him).  And I can't wait for him to ask to call you.

I know how lucky he is to have you for a grandpa because I know how lucky I am to call you dad.

We love you so much.

Happy birthday, Grandpa.