Luke, I am Your Father
There’s a game my family (minus me) likes to play. They call it Kung Fu and it’s played in its entirety on our queen-sized bed. My Husband assumes the role of attacker ducking and skirting around the bed frame. Our 6-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter are usually standing on the bed with their knees bent and hands in tiny little fist ready to block the “pretend” blows.
There is a lot of giggling and an occasional Kung Fu grunt as the three tangle and untangle themselves from each other with the fancy moves straight from the movies
Although this game originated nearly two years ago, I’ve only watched it in action a few times. As soon as its declared Kung Fu Panda time, I’m gone. There’s way too much danger for me to stomach. What if they fall off the bed or bump into each other? I much prefer to be on the couch downstairs and listen to the fun from afar. There’s only one master when it comes to that type of physical craziness and pretend play – it’s Dad.
In honor of Father’s Day (June 21), we’ve collected the best of the best – the stuff that showcases the uniqueness of Dads. We’re pleased to have contributions from award-winning columnist Peter Chianca as he admits to becoming more like his own dad; a column by Gregory Keer founder of Familymanonline.com on things moms should know about dads and our cover story on a new trend in equally shared parenting
My daughter loves when Dad is in charge of “getting dressed” time. Instead of having to contend with Mommy’s request to wear cute little outfits with combed and styled hair, Dad leaves it up to her to choose. She once came to a P&K event (I was working it and my family came to visit) dressed in one of my husband’s white large T-shirts…and a belt. “That’s an original outfit,” I said to her. “I’m Princess Leia,” she replied proudly. And I don’t need to tell you who was playing Darth Vader that day.
Happy Father’s Day
Heather
