Jim Stevens in Men's Health Magazine had the following list in a recent article titled "10 Things Children Teach Their Fathers," but I think it probably applies equally to both parents.
1. It feels great to run and not worry about how fast or how far.
2. The only thing funnier than a fart joke is an actual fart. Bonus points if it's at the dinner table or in church (Editor's note, while I, personally, agree with this sentiment, my wife would strongly disapprove.)
3. Remember homework? Yeah, it sucks and kids have a lot more of it these days.
4. Compared with your kid, you were a moron at age 10. All that homework is paying off.
5. The only role models who have any actual impact are the ones at the dinner table.
6. Cookies taste better if you make them.
7. Dreams propel us forward. Even outlandish ones. Especially outlandish ones.
8. Genes are ridiculously powerful.
9. Your dad enjoyed wine for a good reason.
10. The world isn't screwed. Most kids are good. There are a lot of smart young people taking over our planet.
Again, enjoy the long weekend and go teach your kids something. You might learn a thing or two yourself.
Comin' Atcha Live from the Mid-South
My wife and I sneaked off to Memphis for a little break and to take in a concert from one of our favorite artists, Tupelo, Mississippi's own Mr. Paul Thorn. For those of you who don't know Paul Thorn, he is a singer-songwriter in the same vein as John Hiatt, John Prine, and Delbert McClinton and I believe his latest album was number one on the Americana charts earlier this year. This was about the sixth time Jill and I have seen him and he and the band never disappoint.
As an added bonus, when we got here we discovered that Steve Poltz was the opening act. My kids will be so jealous! Poltz wrote a song with his former band called "Hitchhiker Joe" that my kids love and sing all the time. (He also wrote a little song with some girl named Jewel you might have called "You Were Meant for Me," but my kids are way more impressed with "Hitchhiker Joe.")
At any rate, it's always nice to take a breather after a hectic week (I had about half a dozen evidentiary hearings in two states this week) and kick back with family and friends. I hope everyone else out there has a great Labor Day!
As an added bonus, when we got here we discovered that Steve Poltz was the opening act. My kids will be so jealous! Poltz wrote a song with his former band called "Hitchhiker Joe" that my kids love and sing all the time. (He also wrote a little song with some girl named Jewel you might have called "You Were Meant for Me," but my kids are way more impressed with "Hitchhiker Joe.")
At any rate, it's always nice to take a breather after a hectic week (I had about half a dozen evidentiary hearings in two states this week) and kick back with family and friends. I hope everyone else out there has a great Labor Day!
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