Tuesday's Truth - 2/6/2007 Part II

Are you a Dad or a Daddy?

Dads say, “NO!”
Daddies say, “YES!”

Dads ask, “Why?”
Daddies say, “Why Not!”

Dads are stern and commanding.
Daddies cuddle on the couch.

Dads enforce the rules and hold you accountable for your actions.
Daddies know when to break the rules and wipe away tears.

Dads say “Walk,” “Don’t Run.”
Daddies encourage running and jumping.

Dads teach you the value of earning your own money.
Daddies wallet’s are always open.

Dads teach you how to be a responsible adult.
Daddies want to keep you a child forever.

Dads show you how to give a proper handshake.
Daddies show you how to hug.

Dads teach you manners and civility.
Daddies teach you how to have fun and be carefree.

Dads teach you how to drive.
Daddies teach you how to ride a bike.

Dads teach you how to fish.
Daddies take you fishing.

Dads tell you when to go to bed.
Daddies read you a story, hug, and kiss you goodnight.

Dads tell you not to break things.
Daddies can fix anything from toys, to hearts, to egos.

Dads explain what True Love is.
Daddies provide examples.

My Helper uses BOTH of these monikers when addressing me… I must be doing something right…

Today’s Lesson:

Dads teach us to handle whatever life throws at us;

Daddies stand next to us and help catch.

Tuesday's Truth - 2/6/2007

Today’s Tuesday’s Truth is going to start off with some links and libations. A life’s lesson article will follow this afternoon… once it’s finished. With the Mommy working nights, I’ve been a little busy with the “little people.”

Also, some new additions here at LID include: Latest Parenting News & Home Improvement News. They can be found on the Right Hand Sidebar; provided by FreshContent.com. So far, some great stuff.

This Week’s Links:

Some Great Resource Sites for Dads:

Dad Center

Dad Stays Home

Steve, at Inside Fatherhood put up a great piece this week:

Are You A CPR Dad?

A New Online Magazine just for Father's:

The Father Life

A B5 Media Blog for Mother’s (a companion site to Steve’s, Inside Fatherhood):

Inside Motherhood

Angel, at Angel’s Cloud, put up her first installment of Monday’s Design Corner:

The Psychology of Color: Part 1 – “RED”

Angel, at Queen of Drama, posted and article that really makes you think:

What Does “Living Life” Really Mean?

My pick from Long Island Dad:

Important Dryer Safety

Finally, the last plug for my new site layout and look:

Thur Broeders Templates

Daddy Diary Tales: The Other One

Now for the Libations…

This came to me the other day via email, author unknown…

Being a man I found it hysterical! I’m sure they’ll be a lot of *head nodding* by my female readership…along with questions regarding registration forms...

SPRING CLASSES FOR MEN

REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007

NOTE: DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY AND DIFFICULTY LEVEL OF THEIR CONTENTS, CLASS SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM.

Classes begin Monday, March 5, 2007

Class 1
How To Fill Up The Ice Cube Trays --- Step by Step, with Slide Presentation.

Class2
The Toilet Paper Roll --- Does It Change Itself?
Round Table Discussion.

Class 3
Is It Possible To Urinate Using The Technique Of Lifting The Seat and Avoiding The Floor, Walls and Nearby Bathtub? --- Group Practice.

Class 4
Fundamental Differences between the Laundry Hamper and The Floor --- Pictures and Explanatory Graphics.

Class 5
After Dinner Dishes --- Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Kitchen Sink?
Examples on Video.

Class 6
Loss of Identity --- Losing the Remote to Your Significant Other.
Help Line Support and Support Groups.

Class 7
Learning How To Find Things --- Starting With Looking In The Right Places
And Not Turning The House Upside Down While Screaming.
Open Forum .

Class 8
Health Watch --- Bringing Her Flowers Is Not Harmful To Your Health.
Graphics and Audio Tapes.

Class 9
Real Men Ask For Directions When Lost --- Real Life Testimonials.

Class 10
Is It Genetically Impossible To Sit Quietly While She Parallel Parks?
Driving Simulations.

Class 11
Learning to Live --- Basic Differences Between Mother and Wife.
Online Classes and role-playing.

Class 12
How to be the Ideal Shopping Companion
Relaxation Exercises, Meditation and Breathing Techniques.

Class 13
How to Fight Cerebral Atrophy --- Remembering Birthdays, Anniversaries and Other Important Dates and Calling When You're Going To Be Late.
Cerebral Shock Therapy Sessions and Full Lobotomies Offered.

Class 14
The Stove/Oven --- What It Is and How It Is Used.
Live Demonstration.

Upon completion of any of the above courses, diplomas will be issued to the survivors.

Tuesday's Truth

What’s The Rush!

“… slow down and take a deep breath!”
-The Helper, 2006

In my 42 years of living in the vicinity of New York City I have become accustomed to the extremely fast pace of life in this area. It’s true, New Yorker’s want everything yesterday, but does that mean we have to sacrifice manners and common courtesy? What kind of example are we setting for our children?

Yesterday, I was making my daily run to our local supermarket (childless) to restock some provisions (chicken and carrot raviolis – the Helper’s main food staple.) I always try to use the self-service check out. I like this idea, I can check out at my own pace… quick! I can bag the items the way I want, so nothing gets crushed in transit.

While I was in the middle of scanning my eighteen piece order (no, I wasn’t on a twelve items or less line) a man gets on line behind me. Once I completed and paid for my order I walked to the end of the belt to bag my items, eighteen in all, should take about twenty seconds, right? Well, the man behind me steps up to the scanner and proceeds to start his order. Six two liter bottles of soda, start sliding their way down the belt and slam into my container of fresh baked rainbow cookies (a reward for, Mommy and Daddy, working so hard lately.)

Being a “rough and tough” New Yorker I needed to combat this blatant inconsideration with a stern response, “Excuse Me! A little patience, please, I’ll be done in a minute!” To which I received a “humph” and “snort,” …so much for civility at the supermarket.

It just seems that the life’s pace is ever increasing, for all of us. Whether by our own choice or external pressures, things are just moving way too fast.

I don’t know about you, but I, for one, am in no rush to sprint toward the finish line!

I will try to employ my four year old’s mantra stated above… he’s wise beyond his years.

And that’s The TRUTH!

This Week’s Links:

A selection of some great stuff that I’ve come across this week…

• Our friend, Steve at Inside Fatherhood recently posted an article on: 10 Ways to Become a Better Parent This Week

• Tino Buntic has started a great project. If you haven’t been there yet you must check it out:2000 Bloggers

• Our friend, Jeff at Daddy Diary Tales has started another blog for TV and Technology: Daddy Diary Tales: The Other One

• My local newspaper, Newsday, ran a story about kids being able to sleep over at a museum: Sleeping at the American Museum of Natural History

• Long Island Families posted on article with some great tips for big broods: Big Broods – They’re Back!

• Another Newsday piece on dreaming and its influence on our lives: Dream A Little Dream…Of Self Discovery

• Our friend, Karly, at Wiping Up Snot wrote a great piece for a writing contest: I Am…

• From NBC Nightly News’ “Making A Difference” Segment: Minnesota Teen Makes a Difference

• And finally my favorite post of the week from Long Island Dad: Pens and Pocket Knives