My dad always claimed he could 'sleep anywhere,' which usually meant falling asleep on the couch five minutes into a movie he *insisted* we all watch together.

But looking back, those were some of my favorite moments. Because even when he was dozing, he was still there, quietly making sure we knew he was right where he wanted to be.

My dad's friends think he's a master carpenter because of all the home improvement projects he starts

but really, he's just a master of finding creative ways to use duct tape and prayer to hold things together

For Father's Day, I got my dad a brand new smart thermostat.

He thanked me, then spent the rest of the day setting it to the exact same temperature it was before, just with more authority.

My dad said he didn't need anything for Father's Day.

Ten minutes later, I found him in the garage, 'just finishing up' a project he started back when I was in elementary school.