I asked my dad what he loved most about being a father on Father's Day

He said, 'It's not the milestones, it's the moments in between – like when you kids were little and thought I was the smartest person alive, and even though you're older now, you still call me for advice, which means you either still think I'm smart or you just feel sorry for me – either way, I'll take it.'

For Father's Day, I tried to make my dad a fancy breakfast in bed to show my appreciation.

He just looked at it and said, "Hi fancy breakfast, I'm Dad."

My dad's signature BBQ dish involves a lot of smoke, some burnt ends, and a side of optimistic pronouncements.

But every time he lights that grill, you know he's really just igniting a day full of family, laughter, and a whole lot of love.

My dad's lawn care routine is so rigorous,

I'm starting to think he's not trying to win the neighborhood lawn competition, but the heart of the mailman who has to navigate the maze of his perfectly manicured garden