What’s a father to do?
My day was absolutely brilliant!
While still in bed my son came into my room and promptly farted on my leg while squealing in happiness. He and his sister then took turns playing their favorite game of “let’s hit dad in the nuts” before he turns into a grump and throws us out of his bed.
Then My wife brought me coffee in bed!
This is a a big deal. Seriously! I have asked this as a joke for the past several years with full knowledge that it was impossible. We all play our roles and my wife is not a morning person. I am. I think that 8:00am is the middle of the morning, not the start. 8:00am to my wife still means, touch me and you will get hurt.
Then, I suggested that instead of my wife cooking me breakfast that we get egg McMuffins on the way to my mom and dad’s house to pay homage to the old wise one. (My wife is a great cook by the way) However, as life would have it, we were a few minutes late for breakfast. But because I am so easy to get along with, I had two big macs for breakfast. Hey! It’s my day, I can eat whatever I want.
Once we reached my parent’s house, we had several hours to just hang out on their back porch, talking and having some adult beverages. Then, my sister’s kids arrived which demanded that I set up the SUPER slip and slide. We used a couple of old printing press blankets as a launch point, followed by 2 sheets of plastic sheeting, achieving a total length of about 50 feet. Then I sacrificed my body to ensure that it was safe for the kids. After playing on the slide for about an hour(it really took that long for the safety check), I had another snack.
Time to head back to Columbus. We arrived back home safe and sound. Finished off the night with a glass… or two of wine. Come on your jealous, I can feel it.
Oh, by the way, I got the SWEETEST gifts and cards but I didn’t want to make you cry. : )