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.
November 13th, 2008 - 15:31
And as they get older:
Help them get over the boyfriend that dumped them.
Spend a great deal of time teaching them how to drive your car.
Sit with them and have long meaningful conversations about life and love.
Ask for help from them when your computer, cell phone or something else electronical is broken and they know more than you do to fix it…
November 13th, 2008 - 15:35
We should seriously put out our own blog –
two dads, too many daughters, no clue…discuss.
November 13th, 2008 - 21:41
I have a little decal that I bought at a place called Nature’s Way Health Foods that says: “Listen to Children.” I put it on the desk by my computer monitor. It is one of the most challenging things I do for my kids and one of the most rewarding. It’s amazing how well you can understand people when you really listen to them. It is so worth that really difficult couple of seconds when you need to tear yourself away from whatever your involved with, gather your focus, and then commence listening. This is not to say that you need to drop everything instantly whenever your child says “hey dad”… But I can say without too much hesitation, every minute spent really listening to your child? Well spent.
November 14th, 2008 - 02:44
you for got “Change poopy diapers”