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70 Reasons why I love my Dad

9/16/2011

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Happy Birthday to the best Dad ever! My Dad turns 70 today and I can hardly believe it. 70. It just sounds so old but my Dad is anything but old - often putting much younger people to shame.  He is a giver and if you could define my Dad in one word it would be generous.  He is generous with his time, talent and his wisdom.  He is always there for me and for everyone in our family.  So here is my list... the 70 ways my Dad rocks!

1.  He is loyal.
2.  He is honest - better be careful what you ask him!
3.  He is extremely intelligent.
4.  He is very, very FUNNY! British wit is the best type of humor. (ok - I may be biased)
5.  He is supportive - even if he thinks you are taking on too much...
6.  He is hard-working... too hard-working. I have never known my Dad to sit down.
7.  He is reliable.  You can count on my Dad for anything.
8.  He is generous. Too generous. Many people can attest to this.
9.  He is strict. And while I used to strongly dislike this trait I have come to appreciate how it helped shape my life and give me respect for authority, rules and self-control.
10.  He is dedicated. 
11.  He is a good listener.  He will listen and let you speak vs. telling you what you should think.
12.  He is curious. He has a zest for learning and educating himself and others.
13. He is patient - especially when it comes to baby Cecily. He has endless patience for her.
14.  He is a good dancer.  He can cut a rug and you don't have to ask him twice to dance.
15.  He likes to sing - and he has broken out into song for a FREE beer in a San Diego pub...
16.  He likes to eat - EVERYTHING.  I am pretty sure I got his metabolism so thank you!
17.  He enjoys sports of every kind. 
18.  He is pretty nifty with a soccer ball and could have played pro if it weren't for his knee.
19.  He can whistle louder than anyone I know.
20.  He can fix just about anything. 
21.  He cried at my wedding.
22.  He has a soft spot for his grandkids despite his tough, Grumpy Gramps exterior.
23.  He would never throw someone in-front of a bus to better himself.  He gets where he is going on merit alone.
24.  He is grateful for what he has in his life.
25.  He is a very good nurse. 
26.  All dogs love my Dad. 
27.  He tells funny jokes.  Inappropriate jokes.  Silly jokes. Lots and lots of jokes.
28.  He believes in good old-fashioned hard-work.
29.  He makes my Mom very happy.
30.  He makes other Dads pale in comparison. 
31.  He pushes people to be better than they think they can be.
32.  He does not believe in excuses.  I learned this the hard way...
33.  He likes dark beer.  He likes all beer.
34.  He is a pretty good bartender... He could drink a college boy under the table.  Keith and Brien... do you remember? likely not.  But we do.
35.  He knows how to have a good time.
36.  He likes to read.
37.  He likes to teach the grandchildren "stuff".
38.  He still has an English accent - no American twang here...
39.  He is very strong.  He carries other people's burdens and does not complain.
40.  He knows how to be a good friend.
41.  He is humble.
42.  He is not a quitter and he won't let you quit either.  Be warned!
43.  He is not a fighter.
44.  He served his country.
45.  He serves his family.
46.  He makes time for charitable works... lots and lots of time.
47.  He is good a building stuff.  Paper airplanes, furniture, legos, and that makes him cool.
48.  He believes you get what you pay for.
49.  He helps us girls shop... and he is quite good at it!
50.  Buried under that engineering facade is an interior designer. 
51.  He knows that my Mom is always right. No matter what.
52.  He is optimistic in the face of adversity.
53.  He is a wonderful Grandpa.  The kids adore him. All of them.  Especially Cecily.
54.  He is a good brother.
55.  He was a very good nephew.
56.  He is a good Uncle.
57.  He is a good husband.  Just ask my Mom.
58.  He is a good teacher - even with stubborn "know-it-all" students.
59.  He enjoys a good glass of wine, port or whiskey.
60.  He loves boats.  He dreams of having one.  I dream of buying him one. 
61.  He loves motorcycles. He dreams of having one.  He will NEVER have one as long as my Mom, my sister and I am alive to stop him.
62.  He appreciates well placed sarcasm.
63.  He never asks for anything. Even if you beg him to tell you what he wants.
64.  He is passionate about life.
65.  He only wants you and everyone you know to buy Chevron gas.  It is the best.
66.  He moved his young family to the United States in the 70s so we could have a better life.
67.  He will sacrifice everything for his family.  He has.  He could have had that boat (see #60).  But instead we had private schools, dancing lessons, music lessons, swimming, tennis, gymnastics, basketball, and oh a little thing called college - paid for and more. 
68.  He has traveled the world.
69.  He still has all of his own hair!
70.  He thinks math and science are the two most important subjects. EVER.
71.  He believes in his children.
72.  He believes in his grandchildren.
73.  He won't accept no for an answer if the "no" hurts his family.
74.  He is wise.
75.  He is my Dad! The best Dad in the world.  And even though he is turning 70 I still call him Daddy. 

On your 70th birthday I want you to know that I love you more than you'll ever know.  I am so grateful to have a parental unit that has devoted themselves to life, love and raising children.  What a gift you are to me and everyone who meets you.  I am so blessed.  I would never have survived these last few years without your endless support.  I wish everyone could have a Dad (and of course my equally fabulous Mom) - like you.

Happy Birthday Dad!

Onwards & Upwards!


33 Comments
Nicole link
9/16/2011 02:34:11 am

Hi Rach, Happy Birthday to your amazing Daddy! We adore him as well!!! He truly is a remarkable man, and so incredibly giving. He and your Mom have raised amazing children! They should be so very proud! Love ya! Nic

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Stephanie
1/2/2018 03:24:30 am

Nichole is right!!!!!

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vd
4/9/2021 06:38:08 pm

ddvsbf

kylie wintrow
5/12/2023 11:17:31 am

I love your sayings you are one of the nicest people I have ever heared of.

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Julie
9/16/2011 07:48:48 am

He is kind of difficult read, yes? As a child I was terrified of him, but looking back it is all so clear: everything was about teaching integrity and honor. I can even look back and remember mystery humor, but now I GET IT MR. SHORT, I GET IT (25yrs later).

I know my dad would add: "And he has excellent taste in booze" ;)

Oh I miss your parents...just ONE MORE ROUND! I wish I could just take away just an ounce of the pain (that they both bear).

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Anita
9/16/2011 08:59:03 am

Well said :) I would like to add that he used to walk on his hands, do cart wheels, sing (A LOT), write poetry, and perform funny ballet to entertain my mom when they were courting. He still does all of these minus the cart wheels and walking on his hands.- If asked he would probably try, so please don't ask!

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Karen
9/18/2011 10:07:15 am

Well, I loved reading each & every one of these reasons that you love your Dad, but I love your Dad for being half the team that gave me my beautiful friends Rachel & Anita! They say the apples don't fall from the tree and no better example than this heartfelt piece. Happy Birthday, Mr. Short!! Your name might be "small" but clearly you are a man with enormous heart!

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nancy dow
9/21/2011 04:07:29 am

This is beautiful. Brought tears to my eyes. You are very lucky to have your dad...makes me really miss mine. Lucky you. Lucky him.

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brooklyn
10/7/2021 06:25:05 pm

tuff

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Nick
8/3/2012 04:09:35 pm

I cried. I wish my dad was here so I could tell him how much I love him. Your lucky to have a father who loves you. I wish mine was here. He's up in heaven though

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im sorry for your loss
10/13/2020 12:06:52 pm

im sorry for your loss
stay strong
i bet he's very proud of you :)

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hi
2/12/2022 03:40:15 am

hi im sorry
also I knew you very well
reconnect?

Amy
5/17/2013 06:54:12 am

Hey, tats awesome! Wat is his birth date- if u dont mind sharing:) just doing my research in astro sciences.

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Shawna anderson
11/10/2013 06:58:17 am

I could say the very same about my dad

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Shawna
11/10/2013 07:05:02 am

There are tear drops on my kitchen counter - you are a good soul

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Christine
12/16/2013 10:32:39 am

Happy Birthday to your best dad ever

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uh
2/12/2022 03:41:12 am

me dad is better

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Lily
11/29/2015 11:57:00 am

Your dad seems so nice I'm making my dad a booklet titled 50 reasons why I love you!

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Stephanie
1/2/2018 05:20:27 am

That's so lovely!!!

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Kritti
5/8/2018 10:15:53 pm

Yes you are right

Nin howe Cowland
5/24/2018 04:35:36 pm

From the moment I met you I know i was going to be a daddy's girl

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Dony
10/3/2018 04:10:51 pm

Very nice list

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gdtb link
12/18/2018 06:51:00 am

nbvuitvg

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say what
10/13/2020 12:07:50 pm

what

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srsdfhdfbg
7/22/2020 01:53:16 pm

very sweet

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Vanessa Newton link
12/23/2020 05:14:21 am

Appreciate the time you took to post this

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charly link
2/25/2021 11:28:21 am

hi

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Harper
3/9/2021 10:29:08 am

I Do Too!

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DL link
11/3/2021 04:51:15 pm

very kind of you to write this about him

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Jazzlyn
8/5/2022 10:55:47 am

that was a beautiful list of kind words thank you for sharing your love turds your father. god bless 👏✌️🤙

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chris link
1/16/2023 01:36:58 pm

DADS ARE THE BEST!

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R
3/1/2023 09:19:29 pm

Dads are awesome!! I’m making a similar list for my dads birthday so came here for ideas lol

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U SUCK
3/16/2023 03:20:29 pm

That was the best

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