A Dad's Perspective

by SKermitgorf

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A nice quiet Sunday. The kids off with their Mom shopping at the mall.
Lucky guy I am to sit in my favorite recliner, beer in hand and watch the games. Uninterrupted by fighting teens and tweens.

The wife will call a few times to ask if we need this or that.
I can fall asleep. No worries. Coached soccer and mowed the lawn yesterday, so I can just relax and hope they stay out bargain hunting all day.

Ah yes, being King of the castle has it’s advantages.
Oh no, the end to sweet solace, I hear the SUV pulling into the drive.
I hope they brought dinner home with them.

I didn’t do a thing on my ‘Honey Do’ list.

Quick look busy. Where did the kids put my hammer?

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. A Dad's Perspective

    SKermitgorf's Buddy Icon SKermitgorf

    Posted 5 months ago

    I’m not a dad, so I hope I captured the essence of dad-dom. fatherhood.( by watching my older brothers).
    LoA

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    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 5 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    King of the Castle indeed. This was sweet. I might just post a sequel from the kids’ perspective to keep it going. :p
    LoA

  3. A Dad's Perspective

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 5 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    BTW I keep trying to give you five stars, but the rating system appears to be acting up. :/

  4. A Dad's Perspective

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 5 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Success! OK, I’ll leave you alone now. :p

  5. A Dad's Perspective

    Jenunique's Buddy Icon Jenunique

    Posted 5 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Oh yes.. captured to perfection! ;)

  6. A Dad's Perspective

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 5 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Not yet a dad, but that’s exactly how I envision it. Great sequel. And, I already have the ‘Honey Do’ list which I routinely avoid at all costs. Where’s the hammer? Brilliance.

  7. A Dad's Perspective

    Mask By The Moon's Buddy Icon Mask By The Moon

    Posted 5 months ago

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    I’ma do the tween. Just for fun. I relate best.

  8. A Dad's Perspective

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 5 months ago

    Reading it, I was actually thinking, “Oh, I didn’t know Kermit was a dad. Go figure, I guess it really is hard to tell things about our fellow ficleteers. I didn’t even know he was married. Then again, he doesn’t have to be married to be a dad. I’m sure glad my parents were married. I should call my mom, or at least email.”
    It went on from there, only less and less relevant. Nice job!
    LoA

  9. A Dad's Perspective

    judee4u2's Buddy Icon judee4u2

    Posted 5 months ago

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    Ha!!! Is that the way it goes ? I always thought it was like that but never could quite prove it! LOL It’s something about the sleeping gas in those recliner handles!!! Great job.

  10. A Dad's Perspective

    Mistress Elsha Hawk's Buddy Icon Mistress Elsha Hawk

    Posted 5 months ago

    I know sometimes when I get home that the hubby has not been productive. And I’m pleased about the sequels that have been sparked!

  11. A Dad's Perspective

    Angelwingstofly's Buddy Icon Angelwingstofly

    Posted 5 months ago

    hehe …. I check the recliner when I get home and if it is still warm, hubby has to take me out. At least this way we both win, he gets a quiet day at home and I do not have to cook dinner : )

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