Loving that Dad Band energy

Happy Fathers Day, dear readers:

I didn’t have the kind of dad who was necessarily worthy of celebrating, but every Fathers Day I think about the great and good dads I’ve been lucky to know.

When I was a kid I especially admired my friend Nancy’s father, who showed all of Nancy’s friends what a father could be like. He was kind, fun, and very present in the lives of his three daughters and their friends.

Our current culture celebrates good fatherhood, and I’m always happy to see that modern fathers are embracing their central role in the healthy development of their children — and their friends.

I really enjoy the total “Dad” energy of the group featured in the clip I’m sharing below, where an Indiana dad decided to go all-in to celebrate his son’s last day of school.

The boy’s somewhat muffled but appropriately amused/horrified reaction is priceless.

And a special shout-out to the great dad I married.

Here’s to you, Bruno. You’re THE BEST.

IN OTHER NEWS: I’m happy to report that it is peony season round these parts, and my little world is currently ALL ABOUT PEONIES.