"Pops, I love you!" my 6-year-old giggled as she launched herself into my dad for a bear hug . He hugged her back with a playful eye roll and a slightly exaggerated, "Oh yes, I love you too," before pulling her in for tickles. I catch myself smiling every time I see him with my girls. It's the same goofy energy he had with me as a kid: hugs, tickles, over-the-top silliness. It's like a glimpse into my own childhood . My dad was always the one to make us laugh. He poked fun at just about