I’m trying to work at home and Vian (4yo) is playing in the office next to me. He requests me to play with him. I took a break and told him that I’d draw with him. He insisted that I should play legos. So we made a compromise that we would draw then play legos. After what seemed like a good amount of drawing vehicles for a while, I told him that it is time for me to get back to work....
I am kind of a celebrity at home for making really bad dad jokes. Me: What does Darth Vader have for breakfast? Kids: Um. What? Me: Dark Toast! Sempi (7yo) decided that he’s going to try his hand. Sempi: Why does Darth Baker make cookies in space? Me: Um. Why? Sempi: Because they go well with the Milky Way. I’m impressed by his ability to make up a joke on the spot....
I’m playing with Vian and Sempi. Vian comes at me swinging a plastic sword. I stop it with my hand and hold onto it, to prevent further assault. Vian: Appa is the strongest in the family. Sempi: No, Amma is the strongest. Vian: But Appa is bigger. Sempi: He is bigger but Amma has more muscles. So she’s stronger. I’ve got nothing to say, that’s just the truth.
Vian (3yo) is in the bathtub and I’m trying to get him to come out. Sempi (7yo) is already out and changing his clothes. I am losing my patience with Vian and he is losing his patience with this toy that he’s trying balance on the rim of the bathtub. After pleading with him for a while, I lost my patience and stormed out and turned off one of the lights in the bathroom....
One of my favorite items is sourdough toast with butter. This morning I decided to spread some jam on the toast as a treat. Vian enjoyed it quite a bit and came back for a second helping. Vian: Appa can you make me a loaf of jam? Me: You mean a slice, not a loaf. Vian: Oh, can I have a slice of jam? Me: Yes! Btw, it’s a slice of bread with jam....