MESSAGE FROM OUR SIMPLY DAD FOUNDER

Hi, my name is Andrew. I am most proud of being Chloe & Fallon’s dad as shown on this page. Well, actually Chloe, Fallon, Reece, and Pierce’s dad. I have four amazing children and one surprise baby on the way. Fatherhood is the most important accomplishment of my life.

Much of my daily energy is lovingly focused on being the best father possible. I do spend time away from my children so I can support my family financially like many parents do, but the best part of my day is when I am called “Daddy”, not “Andrew”, “Sir”, “Mister”. I try to make sure I am home every evening so I can say goodnight to each one of my children and get that last kiss before bedtime.

That last kiss is gold. It is what we live for and is often a healthy competition between my wife and me to grab it. I think I am a great dad. No, I actually know that I am a great dad. However, I am a realist. If my kids could only have one kiss, they would choose Mom. Mom brought them into this world and Mom, like in 90% of American families, is the most important person in their life – she is the heart of the family, for sure. I take no offense, I’m happy I am a close second.

Later in the night, when it’s my turn to go to bed, staring at the back of my exhausted pregnant wife who is soundly asleep snoring as most women do in their last trimester, my mind sometimes turns to its worst fears: “What if I didn’t have the pleasure of waking up, going downstairs, and making breakfast, dressing, brushing, and keeping the peace with this amazing woman who has given life and nurtured four and a half wonderful children?” “Would ‘simply dad’ be enough for our family?” “Is simply dad ever enough?”

I created Simply Dad in the wake of this deliberation, and the answer:

It can be, but typically not without help. Simply Dad is here…to provide the courage, love and support these broken families need. Now is the right time for us to help!