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03-11-2008, 01:24 PM #1
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A Proud Dad
So...my power goes out last night. I always wake up before my alarm clock so it wasn't a problem for me. It's 5:30AM and I'm getting ready for work along with lighting some candles and finding a couple of flashlights for my kids to use.
Everyone else doesn't get up if they don't have their alarm on...most don't get up even WHEN their alarm is on. I head to my 12 year old daughter's room. She's got your normal pre-teen schedule. Decent amount of homework, track practice, regular after-school stuff. She's good kid all around, but never seems to listen as well as I'd like. Nothing strange there.
I shine the flashlight in her face and wake her up. Her first question..."What's up with the flashlight?". "The power's out.", I reply. Then...without any prompting from me whatsoever she says in her sleepy voice..."So when we go to the refridgerator we should know exactly what we want to take out and keep the door closed as much as possible?".
I kid you not. I was so floored I couldn't respond right away. Radio? Hairdryer? Curling iron? Internet?...Not even worried about it. Keeping the food cold...priority one.
It's the little things that make a Dad proud. Thought I'd share 'cause I thought it was pretty funny.
Snarlin
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03-11-2008, 02:16 PM #2
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Well, you did say that she's not a teenager yet.
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03-11-2008, 04:36 PM #3
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She also was thinking concurrently she didn't want a lecture from you and/or a yelling.
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03-11-2008, 05:16 PM #4
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Quit bursting his bubble, guys. So...you did tell her that she made you feel proud...and bragged about her to the guys at TG, riiigghht?
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03-11-2008, 06:09 PM #5
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Get her basic-practical certified at the loal range and perfect starting fire with sticks, moss, and a bow and you're ready for armageddon.
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03-11-2008, 06:48 PM #6
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Hmm, seems my last post lost my other edit.
Congrats on not having to tell you what needs to be done!
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03-11-2008, 06:51 PM #7
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your kiddo rocks Snarlin! hahahah
very nice sir!!!
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03-13-2008, 12:02 AM #8
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And I thought he had a new a new addition to the family when I read the title
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03-13-2008, 01:00 AM #9
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lol yep, wait for two more years... Originally Posted by westyfield
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03-26-2008, 07:39 PM #10
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*sniff* when im old like you i hope my kids will be like that
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03-28-2008, 12:11 AM #11
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If the power was out I'd say 'Good I have an excuse to not go to school for a few hours. Go away Dad.'
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03-28-2008, 10:23 AM #12
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I'd be pissed if my dad woke me up to tell me power is out... at 5:30 in the morning! lol Originally Posted by Snarlin
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03-29-2008, 10:18 PM #13
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When I was almost thirteen my dad and I had a father-son bonding experience. It was on a camp out with the Scouts. He told me that I was as smart now (as a 12 year old) as I would ever get until I turned about 24. He said I might learn some book knowledge, but to realize that it didn't translate in to being smart. Damned if he wasn't right...
You've got a few months to get your girl prepared for being and dealing with teenagedness. Thank God she's got some smarts Snarfin!
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03-30-2008, 01:34 PM #14
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My parents do that whenever we have a snow day or delayed opening for school. They come in at 6 sharp, wake me up to tell me that i don't have to wake up for another 2 hours. Thanks.... Originally Posted by Soulja
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03-31-2008, 01:58 AM #15
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I could say that my parents woke me up early on snow days... since it never snows where I live. Isn't logic fun?
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