When I was a kid, I knew that one day I would become a Dad. In my twenties, I still knew it and also knew that it wouldn’t happen for a long time. When Squeen got pregnant last summer, I knew definitively that I was on track, but nine months still seemed like an eternity.
When the day finally arrived this past March it was truly transformative. We named our boy Shepherd Greyhawk because naturally we want to set him up for greatness or at least uniqueness. Just watching him is awesome.
Not only am I a dad, but thanks to Polarn O. Pyret, the iconic Swedish eco-kids clothing brand, I am “Dad of the Year.” It’s an amazing honor to be associated with a brand that’s been doing so many things right for so long. Since 1976, the company has been outfitting kids in its very popular stripes. Shep and I got to wear them when the company visited us in Asheville for our photo shoot. Obviously I’m biased, but Shep looks absolutely dashing in the company’s organic cotton duds. He now has a closet full.
I’d like to extend a major Thank You to Jennifer Athanason of Polarn O. Pyret and her team here in the U.S. She’s made this first year with our first child even more special.
Here are some pics below. More are available along with my interview at Polarnopyret.com.
