Let me tell you about my husband Thom. We’ve been married for thirty years, and he was the catch of a lifetime.
He was a kindergarten teacher, and courted me by reading his favorite picture books to me. I should have known he was destined to become a librarian, but I always knew he would be a good Daddy. 
First to one…
…and then two.
Nothing could faze him–not even a Universal Bad Hair Day.
And he had tough shoes to fill.
I had a daunting checklist. The father of my children had to be intelligent (check), compassionate (check), responsible (check), a man of integrity (check) and possessed of patience, LOTS of patience (CHECK!). In fact, my mother always said it would take someone with the patience of kindergarten teacher to manage me, not to mention the children. But most of all, he couldn’t be afraid to get his feet wet.
Or to dress up and play pretend.
Or to know when to relax and put up his feet.
He has clearly been a good influence on the children.
He taught them everything he knows.
He helped introduce them to that wide world out there.
And all its wonders.
Big…
…and little.
From Australia….
…to (New) Zealand.
Past…
…and present.
With good humor…
…great teamwork…
…and dignity…
…always dignity!
Someone ought to raise a statue in his honor.
But I know he’ll settle for chocolate…
Happy Father’s Day, Thom! Thanks for EVERYTHING!
All words and images Copyright 2013 Naomi Baltuck
THIS IS ADORABLE! I love this post. And of course I love Dad. So many good memories here 🙂
By: Beatrice Garrard on June 15, 2013
at 5:46 pm
Dear Bea,
It sure brought back a lot of sweet memories for me too. The hardest part in putting this post together was narrowing it down, and deciding which ones to use.
See you soon!
Love,
Mom
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 6:00 am
Lovely in true Naomi style – have a fantastic Father’s Day
By: crazytraintotinkytown on June 15, 2013
at 5:55 pm
Thank you, Dallas! So good to hear from you. Happy Father’s Day to you too. I almost feel like I know your Dad from your wonderful stories.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 6:01 am
Another of your wonderful Pictoral journeys, always so much fun!
By: Carol on June 15, 2013
at 5:58 pm
Thanks so much, Carol. It’s always good to hear from you.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 6:02 am
Awww! I recognize that trail of Hershey’s kisses…it used to show up at my house on our Kiss Anniversary each year. Kindergarten teachers are certainly a precious and unique kind of animal. I lasted only half a day in Kindergarten as a substitute teacher…I would take 8th grade Algebra over a repeat stint at that young class any day! Thom sure sounds like he’s worth his weight in gold…lucky you and family!
By: scillagrace on June 15, 2013
at 6:13 pm
Dear Scilla,
Why does it not surprise me that you leave trails of Hershey kisses in your house too! I think we must have been sisters in another life. We didn’t celebrate kiss anniversaries–but we did celebrate mensiversaries. We were married on the 27th of March, which was the 27th mensiversary of our first date.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 6:12 am
I think we’re sisters in this life! 🙂 (we’re all family on this planet, right?)
By: scillagrace on June 19, 2013
at 1:19 am
Lovely Naomi
By: Ruth Shelby on June 15, 2013
at 6:20 pm
Thank you, Ruth. So good to hear from you.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 6:40 am
Lovely post, as always, Naomi ❤
By: Annie Chace on June 15, 2013
at 6:25 pm
Thank you, Annie! You always put a smile on my face.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 6:41 am
What a beautiful post. And so happy for the both of you and for the children that enjoyed that sort of parenting.
By: ShimonZ on June 15, 2013
at 6:44 pm
Dear Shimon,
Thank you so much.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 6:43 am
so sweet and warm! happy fathers day everday!
By: II 4S Aopmrdd on June 15, 2013
at 7:03 pm
Happy Father’s Day to you too! Thanks for the visit.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 6:43 am
thank you ^o~
By: II 4S Aopmrdd on June 17, 2013
at 2:18 pm
What a great post!
By: NW Frame of Mind on June 15, 2013
at 7:18 pm
Thank you. I appreciate the visit, and your taking the time to comment.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 6:43 am
Another lovely, sweet post. You have such an amazing collection of photographs, too.
By: Mary Brugh on June 15, 2013
at 7:23 pm
Thank you, Mary. No matter how many pictures I take, I always wish I had taken more. Blogging has been such a fun way to use and share the photos I have always loved taking. It’s a new kind of storytelling–electronic, with visual aids, but it feels like storytelling to me.
Thanks so much for your visit, and your sweet response. I always love to hear from you.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 6:48 am
Sweet tribute! Can’t wait to see Thom two Sundays from now 🙂
By: Tracy Schultz McIntosh on June 15, 2013
at 7:57 pm
Hi Tracy,
Thanks so much. Thom is really looking forward to seeing you too!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 6:48 am
What a lovely post in his honour.. have an amazing day together tomorrow!
By: Lisaman on June 15, 2013
at 8:06 pm
Thanks so much, Lisa! It has been a nice day, but quiet–our first without at least one kid there to celebrate with–but we have been communicating with both kids off and on all day, and loving that. We went to the art fair, had a nice dinner, and played cards with my brother and Thom’s mom.
I hope you had a good day too.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 6:53 am
Dearest Naomi, this brought tears to my eyes. Just seeing your wonderful family grow through the years together bound by a wholesome warmth and obvious love. What a fine man indeed Thom is. A good man. Anyone who is a kindergarten teacher is indeed a catch of a lifetime. Thank you for sharing this beautiful life with us. The world needs more fathers like Thom. So much hugs to you, Sharon
By: aleafinspringtime on June 15, 2013
at 8:46 pm
Dear Sharon,
You have such a tender heart! Thom and I used to teach together, and when I saw him working with kids–so patient, so kind, it really warmed my heart. The kids in our classes loved to tease us by calling us Mommy and Daddy, but you know, it sounded pretty good! Thanks so much for your very thoughtful response.
Love and hugs to you,
Naomi
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 7:01 am
Aww, Naomi! That’s fabulous! So lovely to see how much you appreciate and rely on him, after 30 years. (mine’s susceptible to chocolate too 🙂 )
By: restlessjo on June 15, 2013
at 8:52 pm
Dear Jo,
I appreciate your stopping by–I always love to hear from you. And thanks sharing your secret. It’s amazing what a little chocolate can do!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 7:04 am
Ah, the years have rolled by – and I still remember Thom and you when you were both so young. This one brought tears to my eyes.
By: Cathryn Wellner on June 15, 2013
at 9:10 pm
Dear Cathryn,
If we were married when we met you, we were still just newlyweds. It gives me great pleasure to know that you are still a part of our life after all these years!
Love,
Naomi
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 7:18 am
What a great post for father’s day. And what a great catch you both made. Lucky kids to have you as parents!
By: Kerry Lusignan on June 15, 2013
at 9:20 pm
Dear Kerry,
So nice to hear from you! Thanks for the lovely message. We were really lucky parents to get the kids we have.
Warmly,
Naomi
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 7:21 am
This is so lovely…thank you so much for sharing it.. I have written about my father and it is quite different..
By: Helen Cherry on June 15, 2013
at 9:32 pm
Thank you, Helen. I would like to hear your stories–are they posted, or in print?
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 5:08 pm
They are on my other blog Naomi http://hellenjc.wordpress.com/ so not stories but what I do, think about and often photograph on all the satudays I have left..
By: Helen Cherry on June 17, 2013
at 6:34 pm
Thank you, Helen. I will go visit.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 6:45 pm
What a great tribute!
By: storytellermary on June 15, 2013
at 10:20 pm
Thanks so much, Mary!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 5:09 pm
Wow. Such a lovely tribute for Father’s Day. For me this is heartwarming because so many couples I know didn’t last this long. You are a lucky family, Naomi. Congratulations for every single Father’s Day.
By: Let's CUT the Crap! on June 16, 2013
at 12:34 am
Dear Tess,
Thank you so much! Fool’s luck, perhaps, but I am a lucky duck, and I know it. I so appreciate your generous thoughts.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 5:11 pm
Excellent post and he should feel like a King for the Day, but he has given most of a lifetime of love to you and the family!
By: reocochran on June 16, 2013
at 4:12 am
Thank you. I take very little for granted in this life, and my appreciation for Thom is expressed and demonstrated every day. Still, it is fun to make a public declaration. He was pleased and surprised.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 5:18 pm
Beautiful, such a lovely and great post
– besides I think he has a wonderful wife… 😉
By: ledrakenoir on June 16, 2013
at 7:10 am
You are too sweet! Thanks so much for the visit, and for sharing your very kind thoughts!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 5:18 pm
Oh I do so love this post… tears in my eyes…
By: bulldog on June 16, 2013
at 10:29 am
Dear sir,
You have such a tender heart. Thank you for your visit, and your sweet response.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 5:33 pm
Happy memories, beautiful photos 🙂
By: twoblackdoggies on June 16, 2013
at 10:57 am
Thank you for your visit, and your very kind words.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 5:34 pm
Unconditional love is powerful indeed – you must have one strong family. (PS I have Keeper of the Crystal Spring on the bedside table and ready to go – historical fiction, cool).
By: Roy McCarthy on June 16, 2013
at 11:55 am
Dear Roy,
My family is not everything, but it is the most important thing in my life.
I hope you like The Keeper of the Crystal Spring. I spent several years in the Middle Ages while writing that book, and I loved every minute of it. I can’t wait to read yours!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 5:37 pm
Wonderful and fun … tribute to a dad. Not a fan of neither Mothers day or Fathers day – but it’s worth a post like this.
By: Viveka on June 16, 2013
at 12:36 pm
Dear Viv,
We try to make every dat matter, and to appreciate the contributions of each member of our family. But once in awhile, it feels good to receive a very pointed declaration of appreciation, and Father’s Day is an appropriate time to sing that man’s praises.
Thanks so much for your visit, and for sharing your thoughts.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 5:40 pm
You are one lucky gal!
By: Rosanna on June 16, 2013
at 12:47 pm
Dear Rosanna,
I am twice blessed. Once because I am, and twice because I know it. Thanks so much for the visit!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 8:12 pm
As always , a great photo essay and VERY humorous! Thanks for sharing:)
By: The Sundog Drift on June 16, 2013
at 1:03 pm
Thank you! I have to have a little fun once in a while! I appreciate your visit.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 8:13 pm
What a sweet story! It’s so much fun to look back – and forward too 🙂
By: megtraveling on June 16, 2013
at 2:12 pm
Dear Meg,
Sometimes you have to look back, so you can remember how far you’ve come!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 8:15 pm
What a beautiful love story! Naomi, you have a star of a husband there, and your children have a wonderful dad. xoxo
By: sarahpotterwrites on June 16, 2013
at 2:28 pm
Dear Sarah,
I got lucky. I think Thom was just the bravest of all my suitors, and I scared the other ones away!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 8:16 pm
You, frightening? Naomi, are you not the sweetest eccentric in the world? 😉
By: sarahpotterwrites on June 18, 2013
at 8:44 pm
What a beautiful way to tell the story of a cool dad!
By: Amy on June 16, 2013
at 4:16 pm
Dear Amy,
Thanks so much for your generous comments. I didn’t know when I took all those pictures that I would ever think of blogging. But the photos are a new way to help tell the story.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 8:17 pm
Such a sweet tribute to your Husband Naomi 🙂
By: Kavi on June 16, 2013
at 4:27 pm
Thank you, Kavi. He is a sweet guy.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 8:18 pm
What a sweet post. It was fun to see your family “grow up” in pictures.
By: Laurel Leigh on June 17, 2013
at 2:07 am
Thank you, Laurel!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 5:47 am
what a gorgeous post 🙂
By: bodhisattvaintraining on June 17, 2013
at 2:42 am
Thank you. It was fun to go through the old photos to put this one together.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 8:19 pm
I SOOO enjoyed this. I know I’ve said this to you before, but I know how much time it takes to do something like this. I like that you do substantial posts and just post less frequently. This was so good – what a hoot to see all the pictures!
You should make this up into an 8 x 8 photo album to keep on the shelf. It’s too good to only be in your blog. My suggestion and that’s all it is.
Nancy
By: dogear6 on June 17, 2013
at 4:07 am
Dear Nancy,
You are so kind! I now have a good excuse to travel–I have to keep taking photos, so I don’t run out of material!
I love your idea about a book!
Warmly,
Naomi
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 8:20 pm
You’ve already done the work! And don’t wait for it to be perfect either. There’s always something you can add or do different. I’m a big believer in just doing it because those kinds of things tend to never get finished.
By: dogear6 on June 18, 2013
at 1:27 am
Love this!
By: JM Simpson on June 17, 2013
at 4:29 am
Thank you, for the visit, and for your cheering response!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 8:21 pm
This is the best FD homage ever … He must be that fab!
Know you all had a fun day. 🙂
By: Jamie Dedes on June 17, 2013
at 5:38 am
Dear Jamie,
Thank you! I had to have a little fun with this one. It was our first Father’s Day when one kid was across the country, and the other out of the country. I was a little worried, but thanks to the miracle of e-mail, and texting, and FB messaging, we were communicating with the kids on and off all day, in between chocolate, the art fair, chocolate, dinner with Grandma and brother Lew, chocolate, refereeing soccer, nap on the couch, more chocolate, playing cards, etc. Oh, yeah, and did I mention chocolate? But mostly it was a day of sweets because of all those connections with the kids.
Thanks so much for sharing the post on FB. You are so generous!
Love,
Naomi
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 17, 2013
at 8:40 pm
A wonderful family this is ! Adorable post!
By: BUTTERFLIES OF TIME on June 17, 2013
at 5:48 am
Thank you, thank you for your kind thoughts, and for taking the time to share them.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 23, 2013
at 7:55 pm
🙂 I love Love Stories
By: nutsfortreasure on June 17, 2013
at 11:10 am
Dear Eunice,
Thank you for this lovely comment!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 23, 2013
at 9:21 pm
🙂 keep writing and I will keep admiring 🙂
By: nutsfortreasure on June 23, 2013
at 10:35 pm
🙂
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 23, 2013
at 10:36 pm
you’ve uploaded a wonderful article (and gallery) about the life of a father! Congrats to have him and his concept to form a family identity!
By: frizztext on June 17, 2013
at 11:22 am
Thank you for your thoughts about this post. I appreciate your taking the time to share your comment.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 23, 2013
at 9:21 pm
Fantastic post again, Naomi. Tom sure looks like a great catch, and so much fun too. I really enjoyed your tribute to the love of your life. 🙂
By: adinparadise on June 17, 2013
at 12:31 pm
Hi Sylvia,
Thank you–Thom has been a wonderful husband and daddy. I can tell that you got a good one too!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 23, 2013
at 9:22 pm
Nice! He looks so much like my dad in some of the pictures!
By: lemwriting on June 18, 2013
at 1:55 am
Thank you for the visit, and for sharing your thoughts. Thom is a good dad, and I expect yours is too.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 23, 2013
at 10:45 pm
How creative! Enjoyed seeing your family photos. Looks like you’re ready for the next 30.
By: pattisj on June 19, 2013
at 7:08 am
Hi Patti,
Thank you. I had a lot of fun with this post. And I look forward to another thirty, if I could be so lucky!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 23, 2013
at 10:46 pm
SUPER WONDERFUL …. love everything about it. Your words describe every picture with a humorously loving description. The way you’ve placed them chronologically is perfection. I was smiling through the entire post. Thanks for the smiles, Naomi.
By: Inside the Mind of Isadora on June 19, 2013
at 4:38 pm
Dear Isadora,
Thank you for your very kind response! Through blogging I have loved learning a new way to share my stories, combining both words and images. It has also been a wonderful way to meet people from all over the world, form all walks of life, and I have truly enjoyed meeting you.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 23, 2013
at 10:49 pm
What an awesome tribute! A great read 🙂
By: Photography Journal Blog on June 19, 2013
at 6:09 pm
Thank you!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 23, 2013
at 10:49 pm
A wonderful and fun tribute to a remarkable man Naomi. And you found just the right images to match! You sure are a lucky lady 🙂
By: Madhu on June 20, 2013
at 11:08 am
Hi Madhu,
Thom is a SAINT! (As I said, no one else could put up with me.) I know how fortunate I am. Thank you for the visit, and your kind words.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 23, 2013
at 10:59 pm
Fantastic array of photos and memories. I bet your husband was chuffed when he saw what you did. 🙂
By: ausurfer on June 20, 2013
at 12:08 pm
Hi Kim,
I had to look up “chuffed” in the dictionary, but it was the perfect word for it. Although he is not effusive, he is really quite a sentimental guy, and he was very touched and pleased. Thanks for the kind words.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 23, 2013
at 11:05 pm
I enjoyed your excellent tribute to your husband and father of your children. What a fun ride! All the best to you all.
Ruth in Pittsburgh
By: Ruth on June 20, 2013
at 10:21 pm
Hi Ruth,
Thanks so much for the visit, and for your very kind response. It has been a wonderful ride–better than I knew enough to hope for. I wish all the best to you and yours!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 23, 2013
at 11:07 pm
A post to celebrate always. Wishing your hubby an amazing Father’s Day. He is one amazing man, father, husband, friend. God bless him always.
By: Island Traveler on June 21, 2013
at 11:39 pm
Thank you so much! I got lucky. All I have to do is look at my kids, and I well up with love and gratitude to my husband for helping them grow into the wonderful people they have become. Thank you for all the kind words about my husband–all I can say is, “It takes one to know one.” Your family is so lucky to have you.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 23, 2013
at 11:14 pm
beautiful…loving post! beautiful family!
By: johannisthinking on June 23, 2013
at 9:29 pm
Thank you! I appreciate your visit, and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. So glad to meet you!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 23, 2013
at 11:15 pm
I love this!! Greatest Father’s Day post ever. What a wonderful tribute. I wish I’d thought to write something like this for my husband. He’s exactly the father I wanted for my kids. Hopefully they know how lucky they are. I do!
I think you and your kids feel the same way about your husband. Great dads deserve all the recognition in the world.
By: Browsing the Atlas on June 23, 2013
at 10:55 pm
Dear Juliann,
The good news is that it sounds like you have a real keeper there, and you can start thinking about what you want to say. I am so glad for both you and your kids! Thanks for stopping by, and sharing your thoughts and your story.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 23, 2013
at 11:17 pm
Rock on, Naomi and Thom!
Love from your sis, Lee
By: leecarlsonyoga on June 25, 2013
at 12:41 am
Dear Lee,
Thank you! I loved the photos of Mark and the kids on FB!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 25, 2013
at 10:38 pm
great post!
By: gregory urbano on June 26, 2013
at 10:10 am
Hi Gregory,
Thanks so much for stopping by, and taking the time to share a word of encouragement.
By: Naomi Baltuck on July 5, 2013
at 5:14 am
What a truly delightful post! Sure has warmed my heart. 🙂
By: suburbanferndaleark on June 30, 2013
at 1:06 am
Oh, thank you! It warms my heart to hear it.
By: Naomi Baltuck on July 5, 2013
at 5:17 am
A fantastic tribute to a wonderful man. Your family is blessed to have so many character.
By: TBM on July 2, 2013
at 5:40 pm
Dear TBM,
Thank you for your kind words. I do know I am lucky, and I am never bored!
By: Naomi Baltuck on July 5, 2013
at 5:18 am
Aw that was a terrific Father’s Day gift! Congrats on having such a wonderful husband and father for your kids. 🙂
By: Kourtney Heintz on July 3, 2013
at 9:52 pm
Dear Kourtney,
Thank you! I got lucky. So nice to hear from you. You are amazing–you are everywhere on your blogging tour! I hope it’s going well.
By: Naomi Baltuck on July 5, 2013
at 5:16 am
Very lucky! Lol. I tried. It went well. Not sure how much translated into book sales. It’s hard to tell. But I met some great folks!
By: Kourtney Heintz on July 7, 2013
at 1:49 am
Lovely! I got nothing more to add that everyone else has said. You are indeed doubly blessed! Hugs, Mary
By: My Tropical Home on July 5, 2013
at 2:40 pm
Hi Mary,
I hope you and the kids are well and happy, and that the New Year is treating you right.
Best wishes,
Naomi
By: Naomi Baltuck on February 9, 2014
at 9:48 pm
Very sweet post!!
By: Erin on July 10, 2013
at 7:11 pm
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at 6:56 am
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By: Testing One’s Mettle | Writing Between the Lines on May 24, 2014
at 3:09 am
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By: Testing One’s Mettle | THE BARDO GROUP on September 16, 2014
at 7:05 am
Reblogged this on Writing Between the Lines and commented:
Happy Father’s Day, dear friends!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 21, 2015
at 8:37 pm
I remember this one. Sweet and charming. The perfect selection to repost for Dad’s Day. Bravo!
Hope you are all having a smashing day of it, Naomi.
By: Jamie Dedes on June 22, 2015
at 12:20 am
Thank you, dear Jamie! It’s a quiet and lovely day–we have company here, but are still picking raspberries in the garden, having a nice dinner, and enjoying chats and good wishes from the kids, who are both overseas. What an amazing world this is, to be able to communicate in real time from halfway around the planet!
How are you, Jamie? I think of you often. You did such a great job with this month’s Bardo publication. I must email you about next month–I can send or write anything you need.
xoxo
n
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 22, 2015
at 3:23 am
Naomi, You knocked it out of the ballpark in Seattle and parks everywhere with this one. Great and good humor. Loving. Honest. So much fun. Thanks for sharing.
By: raptekar on June 22, 2015
at 12:36 am
Hi Richard,
This was a fun one to put together–when I post I look through photos for just the right picture, and while I do that I remember and re-experience all those good times. Thanks so much for the sweet response. Hugs to you and all your kids and grandkids!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 22, 2015
at 3:25 am
and the same back to you. I suppose one key is to organize shoe boxes of old pic and/or know where digital files of pic are located. Hah!
By: raptekar on June 22, 2015
at 11:26 am
Now I have all my photos at my fingertips–on my laptop, which I back up on a regular basis, and I never erase photos from the film cards–I buy new ones–so I have additional backup.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 22, 2015
at 10:36 pm
Ahh he sounds like a real peach of a dad!
By: Lucid Gypsy on June 22, 2015
at 5:18 am
Hi Gilly, he is definitely a peach! Thanks so much for the visit and the smile.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 22, 2015
at 6:25 am
Your blog made me realize that there is another Daddy like Thom. My husband Rick. I just don’t have PATIENCE AND TALENT to put a blog in his honor like you did it for Thom. Thanks you for doing it. Thom represents all Special Fathers of the World!
What would we do without fathers like our husbands? We and our kids wouldn’t have so many happy memories.
Love,
Dorota
By: Dorota on June 22, 2015
at 5:37 am
Dear Dorota, I love to watch Rick with your kids–he’s a very good daddy! I think we can safely say that Thom and Rick are both THE BEST! I will email you–might be time to go out for coffee with a side of catch-up.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 22, 2015
at 6:29 am
He does sound like a good catch. Take good care of him. You know by now, I’m sure, that women are a lot stronger than men.
By: ShimonZ on June 22, 2015
at 7:10 am
Thank goodness we clicked, because he is about the best thing that ever happened to me–aside from the kids, and I couldn’t have done that without him.
Thanks so much for the visit, Shimon. By the way, I have read that women have the strength of endurance, which in the long run can prove more useful than the brute strength of men. I don’t know, but it is an interesting thought.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 22, 2015
at 10:04 pm
A magical post, Naomi.
By: socialbridge on June 22, 2015
at 11:03 am
Thank you, Jean!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 22, 2015
at 10:34 pm
What a lovely tribute, Naomi! He sounds like quite a guy. I met my husband after a rugby game but we bonded over talking about books. Almost 31 years later, we’ve discovered more shared loves, but books are always there.
janet
By: sustainabilitea on June 22, 2015
at 12:29 pm
Dear Janet,
It sounds like you have a lot in common, and will never run out of things to talk about! Thank you for sharing your love story. Wishing you many more happy years together!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 22, 2015
at 10:37 pm
This is a fun-tastic tribute. You are a lucky woman! ❤ ❤ ❤
By: Let's CUT the Crap! on June 22, 2015
at 1:08 pm
Beautiful post, Naomi! 🙂
By: Naomi on June 22, 2015
at 1:17 pm
Thank you, Naomi!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 22, 2015
at 10:52 pm
Loved it! I always feel when I read your posts that I’m thumbing threw your family album. I hope Thom loved your tribute too
By: crazytraintotinkytown on June 22, 2015
at 1:41 pm
Dear Dallas, that is what I love most about your wonderful blog! Thom is always tickled when I write about him; he’s a sweet, quiet guy who tends to be more comfortable on the periphery, except as a referee on the soccer field, which is the closest he will ever come to being a god. Thanks for the visit. I always love to hear from you.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 22, 2015
at 10:59 pm
Really nice! 🙂 Love the sense of humor. I can see that Thom is special. And that he has a special wife. –Curt
By: Curt Mekemson on June 22, 2015
at 10:27 pm
Thanks, Curt. It takes to to tangle, but we would both prefer to tango.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 22, 2015
at 11:32 pm
just when I think it can’t get better you write another heart warming post. You found a jewel!! Blessings on your husband!! Yes tango!!
By: the dune mouse on June 23, 2015
at 4:06 pm
Thank you, Cybele!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 23, 2015
at 9:31 pm
Thanks, Cybele, for stopping by and for sharing such a sweet response. I am a lucky duck!
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 23, 2015
at 11:35 pm
you are!! 🙂
By: the dune mouse on June 24, 2015
at 2:06 am
An inspiring tribute to an amazing husband and dad. Beautiful story that tugs the heart and bring about positive, happy reasons to smile. Wishing your hubby an awesome, memorable Father’s Day today and always. Have a fun Summer and best of blessings to you and your family.
By: Island Traveler on June 25, 2015
at 2:37 am
Thank you so much! That is high praise coming from such a wonderful father! Blessings upon you and your dear family.
By: Naomi Baltuck on June 25, 2015
at 3:28 am
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By: Magnum Opus | Writing Between the Lines on January 14, 2016
at 2:32 am
Love it!
By: Kathy Burklund on June 19, 2017
at 2:39 am