Bein’ Franklin

Posted by DaddyFranklin at February 23rd, 2006

The last few days has introduced a whole slew of new parenting challenges. I don’t quite know where I stand on handling all of these, but, to say the least, it’s always an adventure.

1. The clingy daughter: Emily has, over the last few days, decided that she doesn’t ever want Daddy to leave. I don’t know if she’s been this way with Mommy, but when I have been around her for just a little while and I need to leave, she gives hugs and refuses to let go. If we do finally pry her off, she is very very sad. It’s not quite the same as the separation anxiety of when she was a toddler but more along the lines of she doesn’t seem to like spending only a half-hour together at lunch before I have to leave, or a half-hour at dinner before church starts on a Wednesday. I really think that all her evening activities are getting to her. I am glad that this week was the last week of Cheerleading so Tuesdays are now free again. I think we’ll make those a family night!

2. The rebel son: Timothy has developed a couple of stubborn habits that need to be nipped in the bud. First of all, last night at church, he’s become one of those kids that like to escape from the nursery. Mommy believes its just because he knows the church so well (after all, Mommy works there); he feels the freedom to wander. There is one other girl who is a big handful and often does this sort of thing, so he’s got to try to keep up with her of course. He also does a new thing where he thinks that if he asks something enough times we’ll give in. EX: I want a cookie…No… I want a cookie… No sir … I want a cookie, please… No, you are not getting a cookie… Please… Timothy let’s play a game… I want a cookie….Argh!! My instinct wants to thump him on the head.

3. The haircut: This one is no one’s fault (but maybe my own) but I can’t seem to use the clippers on either the boys or myself without clipping an ear and making it bleed. Poor Zachary! But his hair looks good!

I’m done complaining. From here, Mommy and I shall launch a parenting strategy discussion. That should get us to sleep soon.

Posted by DaddyFranklin at February 19th, 2006

Posted by DaddyFranklin at February 17th, 2006

I should be working but my mind is on other things, like blogging about my date tonight. I’ve got one with this hot chick I know from math class. I think she digs me. We’re gonna pig out on junk food and watch some movie. I’m thinking I might even try to hold her hand or even put my arm around her. You know, the old yawn and stretch move. I can’t wait!

(P.S. That math class was about 11 years ago. Praise the Lord for Parent’s Night Out at the Church)

I think I am going to try to talk her into the movie, Proof. But I’ll be open to some other movies that are on our list, like The Island or Flightplan.

Oh, and on another note, if you haven’t seen it yet you should check out this. It’s very cool.

Posted by DaddyFranklin at February 9th, 2006

Did you know that Lori and I get together and have lunch almost every Thursday and its almost just the two of us? Timothy is at school all day on Thursdays. Emily eats at her school on Thursdays. Zachary usually just keeps quiet. It’s amazing how quiet one kid is when there are usually three vying for attention. So per the advise of a couple of commenters on my other blog, Natural Blogarithms, we arrange a date every Thursday. Sometimes out, sometimes at home, but almost always together.

Nice! So, I’m off to date my wife.