Before I ever had daughters, I was a boy mom. Three little boys in four years. Loud, wild, and always moving. While I don’t know exactly what kind of men they will grow up to be, I know one thing for sure: they have an incredible example right in front of them.
My husband.
But this didn’t start with him.
I saw it growing up.
I have a dad who set the standard for me. He was kind, patient, steady, and a man who showed up every single day. He was excited and proud to be my father. Because of him, I always knew what I wanted in a partner.
And then I met Kieran!
After almost 20 years together, he has always been calm, dependable, and intentional in a way that never feels forced. He is such a good example of the type of man I want my sons to grow into and the kind of person I hope our daughters will one day marry.
He’s also the kind of dad who shows up. The first one to volunteer to coach, the loudest one cheering from the sidelines, and always ready to spend time, no matter how busy life gets.
And then there’s the everyday stuff that he thinks probably goes unnoticed. He just handles things. Shows up, figures it out, and keeps going without making a big deal out of it. He wakes up with the kids and wants to put each of them to sleep just to spend that extra time with them.
I’m not just raising boys. I’m raising someone’s future husband. Someone’s father. The kind of men who will go out into the world and impact other people’s lives.
I’ve been lucky enough to grow up with my best friend and watch him become such an incredible man who cares deeply for us and takes care of us, all while doing it with a smile.
And if they grow up to be anything like their dad, I know we’re doing something right!
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