Lucy: Dad, how many weeks until my birthday?
Dad: (grinding gears in his head) Uhhh, 4 weeks and 2 days.
Lucy: How many days is that, Daddy?
Dad: That’s a good question. If there are 7 days in a week, how many days are in 4 weeks plus 2 days?
Lucy: (Stone-faced stare, as though Dad just spoke to her in Swahili.)
Dad: (Waiting, confident her razor sharp little brain can figure it out)
Lucy: (light goes on in her head) Can I count in touchdowns?
Dad: Sure!
Lucy: 7, 14, 21—how many touchdowns is that Daddy?
Dad: I think you know.
Lucy: 3.
Dad: Right. Now, add one more touchdown.
Lucy: (under her breath) 21,22,23,24,25,26,27,…28!
Dad: Right on! 28 plus 2 is?
Lucy: 30!
Dad: That’s my girl!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Another reason to watch football
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I always knew football was good for something besides supplying patients to physicians. Papa
ReplyDeleteblessed blessed football! That's totally the way to raise kids!
ReplyDeleteA girl after my husbands heart!
ReplyDeleteWhoa! That qualifies as a massive proud dad moment! If she can tell you how many points a Safety is worth, your parenting is over - you win!
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