Daddy Day

So for Father's Day I got sweet cold coffee drink from Starbucks and a day of relative peace. All this really meant is that Wifey ended up doing many of the chores I usually do while I watched a basketball game on TV. That might not sound like a big deal, but it's all I need. And really the kids show their appreciation. There was a father's day event at J's school and she seemed so proud to have her daddy there. Though I'm not sure why I appear to be smoking a pipe in the portrait of me she drew. So I just wanted to spend a quick moment reflecting on the kids because that's really what being a father is about. Maybe some day the kids will want to know what their childhood meant to me. Little S. You are the most undisciplined little kid. You never listen to a thing anyone says and insist on doing everything your own way. When I tell you not to do something, you just smile at me and do whatever you want to do anyway. Will you ever figure out what No means? Yet you have the most infectious laughter and you're always full of joy. Keep learning. Keep getting stronger. And still, never change. Little J. Yes. For you I am the tiger dad. I want you to know everything I know and more. I want you to be the strongest, smartest little girl in the whole world. And I'm going to push you to go there. As I tell you all the time, I want you to try your best. You have so much potential its unbelievable. I love your curiosity. But there are some times, I really wished you wouldn't talk so much. Stay cool this summer.