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A Dad's Perspective

A nice quiet Sunday. The kids off with their Mom shopping at the mall.
Lucky guy I am to sit in my favorite recliner, beer in hand and watch the games. Uninterrupted by fighting teens and tweens.

The wife will call a few times to ask if we need this or that.
I can fall asleep. No worries. Coached soccer and mowed the lawn yesterday, so I can just relax and hope they stay out bargain hunting all day.

Ah yes, being King of the castle has it’s advantages.
Oh no, the end to sweet solace, I hear the SUV pulling into the drive.
I hope they brought dinner home with them.

I didn’t do a thing on my ‘Honey Do’ list.

Quick look busy. Where did the kids put my hammer?

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