When I was nine you told me you wanted a kayak for your birthday.
I really really REALLY wanted to get one for you.
Because even though I had just met you, I really really REALLY liked you.
You were playful and funny and caring and we missed having that around.
I asked my Mom if we could get you the kayak and she laughed in my face.
Something about a kayak being a bit pricey for a birthday gift for a friend.
What does she know?
I asked her if she would marry you so that you could be our Dad.
Because you were playful and funny and caring and we missed having that around.
She laughed in my face.
Something about “just being friends” and “that’s absurd” and “you’re out of your mind Kathy.”
Fifteen years later she said I Do.
What does she know?
Thank you for putting a smile on my mother’s face.
Happy Birthday.
And sorry. No kayak this year…turns out she was right about that.
Jessica says
Happy Birthday!
Funny how it turns out mom was right about the kayak being too expensive.
Lynn MacDonald (All Fooked Up) says
What a nice homage to what seems to be an awesome guy!!!
Glad it worked out…did he ever get that kayak?
Mama Kat says
No kayak…he has a canoe though. That should suffice right? ;)
Vinobaby says
Fabulous tribute. Can I get you to write one for my Dad?
Buy the guy a kayak already. Or a canoe. They hold more people.
Mama Kat says
He’s got a canoe! :) So we’re good. And yes, I’ll write one for your Dad.
Dad.
Big bad awesome Dad.
Thank you for being rad.
You take care of me when I am sad.
I am glad
You’re my big bad awesome Dad.
That’ll be 50 bucks.
Bankerchick says
What a lovely tribute to your special dad! Aren’t you glad you were right?
Mama Kat says
Yes!!!
Pendu says
I bought a used 16 foot necky from them years ago. It was a good deal and got me into sea kaikyang. I was also able to sell it a few years later for about what I paid.JOE
Anjie says
A very sweet tribute!!
What about renting some kayaks for a day?
Mama Kat says
Love that idea!
Natasha says
Touching story. I think you should get him the kayak.
Christine King says
What a wonderful love story! What a wonderful daughter you are!
Chris
KIr says
as a STEP DAUGHTER, this post was just about perfect.
Loved every single line in it.
Pinkim says
Oh, how lovely…what a wonderful tribute!
Jenn @ South of Sheridan says
Aw :) Sometimes the greatest loves in our lives are right under our noses.
Suzanne McClendon says
I am glad that your mama found someone to make her – and you – happy. :)
Too bad about the kayak. Maybe someday.
Arlett from Chasing Joy says
This is really nice. Kids are often great judges of character. Glad your mom finally took your advice :-)
Melissa R says
OH… I love it!! What do moms know anyway : )
What a sweet and heartwarming story!! Put a smile on my face!!
Tiffany says
Kids are amazing judges of character. (oops- saw someone else already said that, but it can never be said enough!) Beautiful post.
Stephanie @ Figments of a Mom says
Awww that was so sweet!
Kimmy says
Awww….what a sweet, yet simple little story! I love this!
Happy Birthday to your mom’s man :o) Wouldn’t it be cool if we all pitched in for you, like a dollar so that you could get that kayak for him?! Just an idea. Maybe you can blog about it….then I can take the credit for it..lol!!! Ooooh, I think I just may of had a Mama Kat moment!!
Cinnamon says
What a sweet story !!! Thank you.
Jennifer says
So sweet. And I think friends make the best husbands.
MJ * iNeedaPlaydate says
So sweet & simple. Such a lovely tribute.
Cousin Erin says
Love it. Happy Birthday to Bob!
Kay@bluespeckledpup.com says
What a sweet story. I’m so glad your mom found happiness. Wishing them many, many joyful years together.
The Sweetest says
Aw, I love this. You and your mom are so fortunate to have such a wonderful addition to your family!
Jenny says
That was very sweet :)
CeCe Hester says
So simple – yet so beautiful!
I love smiles before I fall off to sleep to prepare for another day with my special learners!
Thank you!
Jen says
Aw, so sweet.
A Mommy in the City says
This is so sweet! Maybe one day he will get his kayak!
The Lovely One says
Love this– so sweet! It’s so great that your mom was able to find love again… again!
Rachel {at} Mommy Needs a Vacation says
Fabulous tribute. So glad your mom found love again!
Papa B says
YES YES YES!!!!!!!! I love the suggestion of everyone chipping in and buying ME the kayak…Actually, I’m the fortunate one here – to have found such a wonderful, loving family AND a lovely step daughter (Kat) to chronicle it all. Your mom said I can’t say this brought me to tears as I’d sound like a WOOOS…so…This really moved me.
Christi says
Such a nice post! How about an inflatable kayak? I hear they’re cheaper…
Jessica says
Awww, just reading this now and it is so sweet, my husband is step-dad to my oldest and I can only hope she loves him this much. And what a sweet comment from “Papa B”.