If it wasn’t for Daddy, we never would go
Up in the mountains or out in the snow.
Mom doesn’t like driving or going about—
That’s why we need Daddy when we want to go out.

If it wasn’t for Daddy, we never would fly
Up in the air from his strong arms, so high.
Mama is great for so many things—
But she don’t got what it takes to give us our wings.

If it wasn’t for Daddy, we never would mow,
Riding around on his back just so.
The grass would get high, and our spirits would waste,
Stuck in the house with Mama all day.

If it wasn’t for Daddy, we never would eat
Like the messes we are—Mom likes things too neat.
If it wasn’t for Daddy, we never would play
In the cardboard house that he made us one day.

If it wasn’t for Daddy, we never would read
The Little Blue Truck in the way that he reads;
It’s different from Mom’s way, but that’s just okay—
After all, we’re with Mama for most of the day.

If it wasn’t for Daddy, we never would live
Life on the edge like our dad likes to live.
Mom keeps us alive, and Mom keeps us safe,
But we count on Daddy to help make us brave.

We like our mama, and we like her a lot,
But she just don’t got everything Daddy has got.
So come home from work, Dad; come home and play—
It won’t be for long that we’re little this way.

Happy Father’s Day from your boys,
Alec and Sebastian

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Poem written by said mama who "just don't got everything Daddy has got."
. . . I hope our boys grow up to be just like their daddy. 🙂