13Nov/084
The things we do for our kids
- Deliver 301 boxes of girl scout cookies. While she's on a playdate. And a sleepover. Why? because the boxes are too damn heavy and "if you don't get these boxes out soon, I'm going to kill you with them" threats make you move your kiester
- Go to class and get beaten with a bamboo sword. Yeah, got hit last night, and it freakin HURT! But I'm doing it because I want to do it with Aidan, not because the class is cool as hell and hopefully at some point, I'll be able to wear cool ass armor and stuff. Geeking out, me? NEVER!
- Allow them to put together projects without taking it over so 'they are doing it right' and instead give gentle nudges like, "Dude, the clay is falling off the base, you might want to shore up that one side" or "Yes, I think orange clouds would be really pretty".
- Read to them, every night before bed, because you know what? THEY LOVE IT! So what if you're half asleep yourself - do the voices you A-HOLE or you're a shitty father!
- Remind them to make their beds because when they do, Mommy gets really happy with them.
- Make their lunches in the morning, and every once in a while, slip in a note. Doesn't really matter what you say, just makes them feel loved. Tho I found that "Farmer John's Overalls are full of poo" is not a good thing to put in a note to your son because he spits milk out of his nose laughing.
- Stop writing on your blog when they come to you with a question. I SAID STOP! Save it where you are and be a Dad.
Okay, I think that's all my meager brain can come up with right now.