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All-Star Dad Wears Anything Son Picks Out

Jennifer Walker-Journey — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:52:47 +0000

I packed the entire household for our family vacation to the beach. I don’t mind doing this, not for my son or even my husband. It gets us out of the house faster. And really, my husband trusts me to dig up what he wants or needs. While packing, though, I noticed my husband was in dire need of new swimwear. The swimsuit he bought last year was completely faded out, the elastic had worn out on another, and the third had been eaten by a friend’s dog.

We were due to leave in mere hours, and Rick was at work, so I loaded up Truman and we hit Old Navy. The store is dangerously close to the house and the prices are so below reasonable that I knew if I picked out a pair he hated it wouldn’t hurt to tuck them in a drawer and forget about them. I did call Rick and ask if he had a preference in color – he prefers solid-colored suits. No Hawaiian flowers, nothing that’ll stand out in a crowd. He likes black, too. So I bought him this cute black swimsuit with white skulls all over it. Matches a pair of Truman’s boxer briefs!

Truman wanted in on the fun, so I let him pick out the other pair for his Daddy. Truman was immediately drawn to the American flag designs. I swear they cut up a real, nylon flag to make those things. Rick cringed, but because his darling boy so proudly presented them to him, Rick wore those screaming loud swim trunks on the beach. What a devoted Dad! I can’t wait to see what Truman picks out for Daddy for Father’s Day!

Photos, Old Navy

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All-Star Dad Wears Anything Son Picks Out

How Do You Know You Are Being a Good Dad?

gayla — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:18:37 +0000

I pulled this from the Family First website. Some of us ask how we know we are being a good dad. Well here is their list, BUT read through it and I us to start adding to it. I will then update it as we discover more things that make us a good dad.

When you help your kids with their schoolwork
When you take an interest in their hobbies
When you show affection to your wife in front of them
When you advocate that they speak to you and each other respectfully
When you just enjoy being with your children and them with you
When your son or daughter comes running to you when they get hurt
When your calendar is full of things to do with your children
When you calmly and gently discipline your children without yelling or screaming
When you tuck your children into bed at night and tell them “I love you” and pray with them
When you drive your kids to school in the morning
When you make Saturday morning breakfast for them
When you give your children responsibilities and chores

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How Do You Know You Are Being a Good Dad?

Daddy Speedlinking – January 4, 2007

gayla — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 15:07:06 +0000

Thought I would do a little speedlinking this morning.

Anybody interested in attending a Stay at Home Dad Florida Fishing Trip? Right now it is in the making. Head over and show your interest.

Being Daddy announces it will no longer continue to post new material to its blog. Sorry to hear that.

I also noticed a good detailed post on how to shop for a toddler bookshelf. I think having books all over the house is a good thing. We all know how I feel on that issue. Read my post on reading to your kids.

Mike will no longer be posting at Career and Kids. Elizabeth will now be taking over. Head over and give her a warm welcome.

Rice Daddies reports in on the fundraising auction to benefit the family of James Kim. Learn more about James Kim here and here.

And lastly, learn the 7 P’s of success from KC Home Dad and how he is making it his New Years Resolution for 2007.

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Daddy Speedlinking – January 4, 2007