MARK VARRICCHIO

“If I were to ask my husband his greatest achievement to date, he would quote the words of Winston Churchill: ‘My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able to persuade my wife to marry me.’

“When I reflect on the meaning and importance of Father’s Day, I can’t help but think about the influence and impact my husband has in shaping our family values. He isn’t just a father to our son Max, but he is a wonderful team player in our marriage.

“He has been my anchor and strength as we faced the challenges of Covid over the past year and never once he complained. As my focus steered towards my company where I needed to spend more time persevering through, it was my husband who had taken on more of an active role in holding up the household and family matters. For the most part of the year, he was a teacher, coach, chef, personal shopper, confidant, nurse, vet, entertainer, the list goes on. All those things and more while balancing his own work commitments. Plus he often took time away from the office to ensure Max was given as much 1:1 time as possible. At the end of long days at my floral boutique, I would come home expecting to tag him out and resume home duties only to find out that everything was taken care of and I was able to unwind without guilt.

“I am glad Max has both of us to look up to—not just limiting to traditional gender roles as Papa can also be a wonderful cook, but of course Mummy’s cooking is always better!

“Happy Father’s Day, my love. You complete me.”