DIS Dads DDC XXXII: A Dole Whip in Paradise

[twokids0204]

So did your girl get your DW all straightened out?
And what are you planning to have DS explained to you when you get around to that one?

It truly is a different world...

I am just looking for some pointers from my son. However, I've found it's a lot easier to pick up chicks when you aren't allowed to! One of those cruel jokes life plays on ya...

Yep… Good they warned you.
But I still figure that the presenter will stand in front of the group and the first question from the kids in the room will be:
“Ok, like… ummmm… so what is it you want to know?”

True... and that's why I am actually relieved that she now knows, she can ask her mom anything, and hopefully share her stories as well.

I've been wondering at what age that talk happens. I think my mom jumped the gun and explained things to me when I was somewhere around 7. She used a book called "Where Did I Come From". DW wants to wait on those talks but I have no idea what the "right" age is.

My DD is 12... My folks never sat down with me, so to be honest, I am not sure if I am doing things right...

I let my wife make the first attempt with my daughter. My daughter got so freaked out by the idea of little tiny eggs inside her that she didn't get to the rest.

DW asked approached it by asking her what she knows... namley where babies come from. She seemed to know about the eggs... that was it, or so she lead on. Hmmmm....

And you immediately sat down with her after and explained all boys are now off limits and you have weapons to and a place to bury the body.

You must have been in the same room, 'cause I thought I was rather quiet about that.

 

[kitayama]

I like my parents' version of that talk...
I was a teenager and my dad said "do you know where babies come from?"
I said yes and he replied "good, I don't want to see any of them around here!"

 

[theduck619]

I like my parents' version of that talk... I was a teenager and my dad said "do you know where babies come from?" I said yes and he replied "good, I don't want to see any of them around here!"

That needs to be on a plaque!

Good morning guys

 

[scott2997]

That needs to be on a plaque!

Good morning guys

Good Morning David!

How's the Nicely crew adjusting to their new surroundings?

 

[theduck619]

Good Morning David! How's the Nicely crew adjusting to their new surroundings?

Morning Scott! They are running around like they own the place, lol. As hard as it was, the six weeks in Poland really helped prepare them and us for this. It seems easier when it's your house and your stuff. Today I will introduce them to the great summer pastime of running through the sprinkler!

How was your birthday?

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

The Talk,

[soapbox]Go ahead and laugh Mike and CJ at those Dads with DD's "coming of age" But remember, your daughters could have daughters!

My thoughts on when to have the talk, it's not when your daughter is looking at boys, but when boys are looking at your daughter. Remember knowledge is power. Don't let some boy over power her because she didn't know.[/soapbox]

 

[RodBelding]

The Talk,

[soapbox]Go ahead and laugh Mike and CJ at those Dads with DD's "coming of age" But remember, your daughters could have daughters!

My thoughts on when to have the talk, it's not when your daughter is looking at boys, but when boys are looking at your daughter. Remember knowledge is power. Don't let some boy over power her because she didn't know.[/soapbox]

 

[budamacdvcr]

Good morning Dads. DD is now at about 25% weight bearing with plan to get to 100% weight bearing by July 4. Also no longer has to sleep in the leg brace having to keep the leg straight so all in all a great day for her.

I like my parents' version of that talk...
I was a teenager and my dad said "do you know where babies come from?"
I said yes and he replied "good, I don't want to see any of them around here!"

Being serious for a minute on the DD talk stuff, and for what it's worth, we did the best we could at establishing a family environment of open communication on all subjects. As DD & DS earned trust and demonstrated responsibility we let them be as independent as they wanted to be, making sure we talked to them as much as possible. Good luck and you will all do great, as I shared previously that's why we all took the job of Dad.

Still gonna chuckle at you guys as you go through some of the stuff I already did though

 

[Maroonag1]

I like my parents' version of that talk...
I was a teenager and my dad said "do you know where babies come from?"
I said yes and he replied "good, I don't want to see any of them around here!"

I never really had the talk at from my dad. We grew up ranching so I pretty well understood how everything worked by the time I was 6-7. You only have to AI a few pigs or pull a calf that is breached to get all the anatomy lessons you need. My DW has had the talk with oldest about her grammar problem and boys. My only job is to be a good role model for how boys are supposed to act and to hide the bodies if they make her cry.

 

[cj9200]

I'll make sure I bring the voodoo doll back, how about that?

Did Paul mention that he also just bought a new house (or more specifically, that DW bought a new house he will be financing ) Not sure where all that extra cash will be found now!

Bring out the voodoo doll and I bring the kid with a shiv. Congrats on the new house though. I know the only way I am getting a new domicile is if I downgrade. Not worth packing all my stuff though so I doubt I am going anywhere.

The Talk,

[soapbox]Go ahead and laugh Mike and CJ at those Dads with DD's "coming of age" But remember, your daughters could have daughters!

My thoughts on when to have the talk, it's not when your daughter is looking at boys, but when boys are looking at your daughter. Remember knowledge is power. Don't let some boy over power her because she didn't know.[/soapbox]

Her problem Randall, not mine. Agree with your thoughts on the when.

Luckily my kid naturally will not put up with any crap from some boy. Also, when she was growing up, the pack she hung out with would make life miserable for any boy that mistreated one of the girls. One time, they returned a stuffed animal some kid gave one of them after he was a jerk. Well, not all the animal, just the severed head. Still today she won't be in the same location as one of her friend's boyfriend because in her words, "I'll punch him in the nose."

Being serious for a minute on the DD talk stuff, and for what it's worth, we did the best we could at establishing a family environment of open communication on all subjects. As DD & DS earned trust and demonstrated responsibility we let them be as independent as they wanted to be, making sure we talked to them as much as possible. Good luck and you will all do great, as I shared previously that's why we all took the job of Dad.

Still gonna chuckle at you guys as you go through some of the stuff I already did though

Amen. As much as we may kid, we are there for you. If I can get through it, you certainly can. And if you hear us chuckling, know that we won't be laughing at you, we will be laughing with you. Ok, sometimes we may be laughing at you.

 

[declansdad]

I like my parents' version of that talk...
I was a teenager and my dad said "do you know where babies come from?"
I said yes and he replied "good, I don't want to see any of them around here!"

I had a similar discussion with DS. I also added "You know your mother will cut it off if you do."

 

[Goofy + 3]

So we have our 13th anniversary coming up. DW asked what we should do. I told her I know a guy who took his wife on Tower of Terror 13 times for their 13th anniversary. For some reason she didn't go for it.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

So we have our 13th anniversary coming up. DW asked what we should do. I told her I know a guy who took his wife on Tower of Terror 13 times for their 13th anniversary. For some reason she didn't go for it.

Don't hold it against her. It takes a lot of awesome to pull off a stunt like that.

 

[rwalker1304]

Just returned to work today after flying home from Orlando last night.

Hard to believe our trip is over already. We flew in to MCO on June 6, arrived at our off-site timeshare resort late Friday night, slept and then hit DAK on the 8th. Went to the parks most days (kids had a break on the 9th and we did TL on the 12th). On Father's Day we headed east to spend two nights on the beach in Melbourne, which was a nice relaxing way to end the vacation.

Still sad to see it pass, but that just means we can start planning the next trip!

Trip report coming soon (I hope)!

-Rob

 

[afwdwfan]

Don't hold it against her. It takes a lot of awesome to pull off a stunt like that.

Good thing Bambi has some awesome to spare.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Just returned to work today after flying home from Orlando last night.

Hard to believe our trip is over already. We flew in to MCO on June 6, arrived at our off-site timeshare resort late Friday night, slept and then hit DAK on the 8th. Went to the parks most days (kids had a break on the 9th and we did TL on the 12th). On Father's Day we headed east to spend two nights on the beach in Melbourne, which was a nice relaxing way to end the vacation.

Still sad to see it pass, but that just means we can start planning the next trip!

Trip report coming soon (I hope)!

-Rob

Welcome home! Sounds like a great time!

Good thing Bambi has some awesome to spare.

Duh. I hope no one got any other impression from what I said.

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

So we have our 13th anniversary coming up. DW asked what we should do. I told her I know a guy who took his wife on Tower of Terror 13 times for their 13th anniversary. For some reason she didn't go for it.

Don't hold it against her. It takes a lot of awesome to pull off a stunt like that.

Good thing Bambi has some awesome to spare.

 

[declansdad]

Just returned to work today after flying home from Orlando last night.

Hard to believe our trip is over already. We flew in to MCO on June 6, arrived at our off-site timeshare resort late Friday night, slept and then hit DAK on the 8th. Went to the parks most days (kids had a break on the 9th and we did TL on the 12th). On Father's Day we headed east to spend two nights on the beach in Melbourne, which was a nice relaxing way to end the vacation.

Still sad to see it pass, but that just means we can start planning the next trip!

Trip report coming soon (I hope)!

-Rob

Welcome home, glad to hear you had a good trip.

Just so that you know, the Flames got no better while you were away.

 

[declansdad]

You are really liking that GIF aren't you?

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

You are really liking that GIF aren't you?

It's new.