Daddy things

Daddy duties...

There are many things that I am good at.   Teaching, parenting, socializing with JUST ABOUT anyone, being a good friend, making the man a happy hubby- I can do that pretty well.  But truly there are just somethings that DADDIES do best.

1.  Being "game" to go mini- golfing.

I like mini-golfing but Corey just is GREAT with sports stuff and our boys.

He has the perfect combo of teaching some skills, having fun, not getting TOO competitive.

**Here we are at STEAKBURGER and playing some mini golf after church.

 Jack, Jakoby and "Uncle" Jack joined us for a round of 18.  Super fun. 

 The youngest two working their MAD golf skills on the course.

 Here is Gabe after a perfect putt.

Daddy Duties #2

Daddies are better at explaining BIG , LOUD things.

For example, Corey took all 3 munchkins by himself to the Air National Guard (meeting his cousin) for family day.  It was cool to hear the stories and see the EXCITEMENT dancing in their eyes.  They LOVED it.  But I am glad that Corey fielded all the questions.

*  How does the plane fly?  How fast?  Who can fly it?  Why is there fire coming out the back?   What do they carry in that plane.

Gues what- I don't know, BUT Corey does know all those electrical/motor things making this a perfect daddy duty!

Met Dustin

 Daddy and his little buddies

 By the tank with Daddy

 By the Gun, and loving every minute!

 Checking out the airplanes and learning about air traffic control.

 Seeing the FIRE out of the back!

 Watching COOL planes

Daddy Duty number three.

Corey is great at helping them toughen up. 

I can be MUCH too nurturing sometimes.

Corey is still loving but knows better when to tell them to GET TOUGH!!

Examples.

#1- Gabe's first tooth was hanging on by a thread.  Corey said, "Gabe, just yank it.  It won't hardly hurt.  You can DO IT!"  So he yanks it and is SO PROUD of himself.  First tooth out in May 2012.

 Example #2-  The one right next to it was also loose.  Gabe wants Corey to tie a string and slam the door, pulling it out.  I couldn't do it.  I get slightly squeamish!  That didn't work.  Too slick, so Gabe suggests pliers, and Corey says OK!!!!!!!!, and out comes Gabe's second tooth.  I couldn't do it.

 NOPE, that is a Daddy duty in this home.

Thanks Corey for all your help.  You are a huge help, and the biggest blessing in the boys' life.  They will know how to be a godly man, great hubby, and the BEST dad through the example you LIVE.

AND THE MOST IMPORTANT DADDY DUTY IS:
wrestling.

Oh my goodness, do they ever like, LOVE to wrestle, and well, it isn't my thing.  That is the daily Daddy duty that I am OUT on!  No thanks- too wild, and well- actually it is a nice break.  I can do some chores or something without 3 sweet monkeys tagging along.  Yes, I love that they love their daddy.  Plus getting worms on hooks/setting up the tent, etc. are just Dad jobs!

So what about you? 
What are the Daddy Duties your man does?