The Best Dad

L had a field trip today. They went to the orchard that is about a stone's throw away from our house to go apple picking. To a four year old the most exciting part about a field trip is the ride on the big yellow school bus. They could have just driven around their school parking lot for 15 minutes and the kids would have been thrilled.
Last year I went as a chaperone on two field trips with her. This time Hubby went. L was sooooooo excited that her Dad was going with her. He completely rearranged his work schedule so he could go with her. You just know all of her teachers and the other moms were thinking "awww, isn't that so cute, it's a Dad." Sigh, he is the best Dad to our girls. He has so far exceeded my expectations as a father. He is like the father I wished my own was like.
I can remember a day when L was probably just over a year and she wanted Daddy instead of me when she fell down. I was so crushed that I actually shed a few tears. I had always been her "go to" and suddenly I had some competition. Now I can honestly say that I don't feel that way at all. I LOVE that my girls are just as comfortable and just as in love with their Dad as they are with their mom.They are very much "Daddy's girls" and I love it.
Could this be any sappier???