DADDY STEPS UP!

Four years ago my granddaughter had her first birthday. It was an amazing show of love for Darby by Mom and her grandmother Claire. An amazing cake was made of a cartoon character and many people were invited. Friends from the Big Bang Theory and local neighbors all attended as did people from far away.

There was the puppy party where live puppies were imported by mom for all Darby’s friends to handle and play with. Special guests included: Aston Kutcher and Mila Kunis. Not bad for a party for a 4-year-old.

One year was the incredible Mom once again! A donut party! Lots and lots of donuts with a donut cake and pinata!

Now that Mom is gone, Dad had to continue her tradition amid trepidation of failing miserably in his daughter’s eyes on her fifth birthday. Instead, he did the incredible, by himself and made his daughter something special, a fun house was rented with a ton of the most delicious food and 35 kids from the Big Bang Theory, Nickelodeon, Hollywood, and friends.

The place was packed, the fun was high and the many parents had a great time visiting. My granddaughter was the center of attention, except when her little brother came around, being introduced by his Daddy and grandparents.

But Daddy did a great job! He worried that it wasn’t good enough yet everyone was happy. How bad could it be?

After the party, we went home and Darby was unpacking enough presents to stock a warehouse. Watching her as she opened the presents I thought about Anthony and his efforts and asked Darby to do me a favor when her Daddy wasn’t around.

“Darby… would you do me a favor and thank your Daddy for the amazing party he had for you, today?”

“I did thank him, grandpa.”