The Sun Melted My Kids
Last week, I had one of those moments where I felt like the luckiest dad in the world. While my wife was shopping, I was running around outside chasing the three kids. The kids and I were laughing and having a great time. It was fun. The kids were not whining, poking each other in the eye, or hitting each other with plastic bats. It was like a dream.
Then the dream ended.
The little monkey got hot and tired and wanted me to carry her. The two older kids still wanted me to chase them so I had to run around with the little monkey in my arms. The little monkey may be little, but she is far from being light. Then the heat melted the little princess’ personality and she began to whine. Every ten seconds for the next 30 minutes, the little princess would tell me she wants mommy and wants me to find mommy. Apparently, I’m just the sperm doner. Meanwhile, Spiderboy was upset with me because he still wanted me to chase him but I was tired of chasing him with the little monkey in my arms and the little princess in my ear. I just wanted to rest in the shade for a few minutes.
Even though things fell apart at the end, it was still a good day for us. The sun was out and for once, it was back in the 80’s. For some reason, global warming and the inconvenient truth missed our area. We have been getting cloudy, 70° days this summer. It was nice to feel the sun again. And the best part was that we didn’t have to go shopping with mommy. For some reason, my two oldest kids are not fond of shopping either. I wonder who they got that from?
“I’m so happy. I just saved a bundle on car insurance.”
Little Princess and her new toy.
“Leave me alone. You’re cramping my style!”
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That little monkey is adorable.
Popsicles. Popsicles are the key to not having your kids melt.
I guess we are getting all of your global warming down here. When I got up this morning, the temp was already at 80. It will probably get to the high 90’s here today.
It’s in the 50’s this morning and it looks like it rained overnight. Send our summer back!
Your kids look so cute! It’s hard to believe they could misbehave. They’re too adorable!
They look adorable, but they are really monsters. Why doesn’t anyone beleive me?
Aww the joys of outings with kids. I love the photos and captions! :)
Hugs,
Holly
At least they didn’t have a meltdown or ask to buy something!
The Little Monkey sure has grown! How old is she now?
Again, no photos of Spider Boy. He runs like the wind, I take it.
Notice how angelic the Little Princess looks? Yeah, I know how deceiving looks can be. Little Man Warrior pulls that crap on me too. Tries to cute his way out of trouble.
The Little Monkey turns two later this month. Spiderboy is in the last photo, but he’s not facing the camera.
70 degree days? Do you have any idea how jealous I am? We’ve had 100+ degree days. Sometimes when I’m outside I can feel myself cooking. I can SEE the heat on everything. Your kids are beautiful and really.. the peace can only last so long, right?
I know I shouldn’t complain about our mild temps when everyone else seem to having a heatwave, but I shouldn’t feel cold in the morning in the summer.
Ahh…like a fleeting dream. At least you captured documented proof. Cute!
Keep smilin!
I should have recorded the Little Princess whining too. Blackmail for when she becomes a mom.
Well dad, you did good… even if the kids had a melt down at the end. The pictures are too cute!
I love the pictures of your kids! Be glad, you could trade with us. We’re finally getting days that ONLY get up into the 70’s and 80’s.