From the Mouth of Babes

My son just asked me if I have any friends in New Mexico.  I responded in the affirmative.

"They should move."

Sleepover

There's a seven, five, and four year old that will be sleeping on my living room floor tonight.  They are currently upstairs running amok.*

This has likely made my first tasting of Buffalo Trace bourbon even better than it otherwise would have been.  I deem it damn fine whiskey.  The snorting buffalo on their website is also good for five minutes of entertainment.


*Word to the wise, when watching someone else's child it is a very good idea to stay on the sober side of the drinking gauge.  Either that or pawn the responsibility off on your wife.

Is it Christmas yet?

I've been asked five times in the last 30 minutes if it's Christmas yet.

From The Wayback Machine

I got a rather unique gift from both of my sons for fathers day and have been meaning to share.  Unfortunately, my scanner has not been very cooperative.  Last night I beat the treacherous piece of technology until it agreed to do its job.  The results are below.  First up is the three year old.

 Next is the six year old.

As you can see they've got me pegged.  Hopefully my wife answers the door when child protective services come to ask me a few questions.

Wear It Proudly

The infamous FU bracelet.  I now know what to tell my kids to get me for Father's Day.

"Accidentally"

When does an accident turn into negligence?

1. Dad left his loaded handgun on the kitchen table.
2. 17 or 18 year old sister broke 3 of the 4 rules
3. Sister had not been taught that if she did not know how to handle a gun she should NOT TOUCH IT.

My boys are 3 and 6.  The 3 year old knows to not touch any firearm, leave the room, and find a responsible adult.  Notice I didn't say any adult.  My 6 year old knows all of that plus the 4 rules.  He can not only tell you what the rules are, he can explain the why's.

Teach your children gun safety.  Even if you don't own a gun, teach them gun safety.  Accidents are so very often the result of poor training.  The more training your children have, the less likely an accident will occur, the more likely you can hug your kids at the end of the day.

Couln't Have Said It Better

Jay G, on birthdays and what being a father is all about. 

If you are a Dad or about to become a Dad, read the words Jay wrote, put them to practice, and you'll do just fine.