Both of them are focussed, bright boys, hard-working, handsome, with lots of friends. I am extremely proud of both of them and of what they have achieved.
Rowan has been at the top of his classes and has worked at a part-time job all through university. Spencer practises hard at whatever he is doing and competes with boys twice his size on the football field.
But today I want specially to commend their fathers, Terry and Matt respectively. (And I want to include my son-in-law, Andrew, as well).
They are all in their own way exemplary fathers. Each has worked hard to provide a comfortable lifestyle, home, and education for their children, at considerable sacrifice and effort for themselves. All three are accomplished DIYers, in good Kiwi fashion. And all three have worked hard at their jobs, and still do.
But more importantly all three have put a lot of thought and effort into providing steady discipline and guidance for their children. And above all they are excellent role-models for their families and in particular for their sons. They play a full part in the household chores and by no means leave the care of their children to their wives.
This question of role-models is interesting. I used to find myself unconsciously imitating my father; more recently I have recognised some influences from my grandfathers! Now that I am older than all three of them I wonder if it is my great-grandfather I take after. He was the only ancestor I know of who lived longer!
I can think of several in our family tree who had good relationships with their sons, and many more in the wider family who do today. Long may it continue!
Have a happy Fathers' Day.
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