Conversations In The Dark...

I try to get home from work before my kids go to bed.

I don't see them a whole lot during the week.

In the mornings for an hour.

Maybe less.

It's hard to be a Dad when you're always on the clock.

Always running here and there.

Never standing still.

I try to get home from work before my kids go to bed.

I tuck them in and we have conversations in the dark...

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  1. MikeAugust 17, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    what's a dickfur? to pee with.

    nice post.

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  2. ronnibunny72August 17, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    i luv her! u guys are so cute! we were rhyming and i got "ceiling and beiling! they rhyme!"

    YUV!

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  3. The Invisible SeductressAugust 17, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    LOVE THIS!!!!!

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  4. Annie (Lady M) xAugust 17, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    You mean you don't what a clar is? Where've you been?

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  5. Nicole M.August 17, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    This is just to sweet! I cannot wait to show my hubby. I always show him your posts. <3

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  6. Barbara EhrentreuAugust 17, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    Adorable, just adorable!!! She's so creative and uninhibited. I love this age!!! They're unspoiled from the sadness that is fitting in with society and learning what is wrong and right with language. She's great!

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  7. JaysDadAugust 17, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    Beautiful. Do one with Sophie

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  8. SurprisedMomAugust 17, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    Those conversations in the dark can be amazing! Yours was! You have one creative daughter and she sounds adorable.

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  9. My Bottle's Up!August 18, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    so stinkin adorable. ruby is a genius. me thinks sophie wouldn't want to do rhymes, but perhaps something that involved screaming into a microphone.

    and definitely no kisses.

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  10. MomAugust 18, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    This is so sweet and precious!
    Yesterday, she did some rhyming for me, too.
    I was impressed.
    Maybe, she can co-author with you for another book.

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  11. KirstenAugust 19, 2010 at 1:55 AM

    too cute. it all happens way too damn fast. when my kid was 3, she embarrassed the hell out of my at the store when she clearly articulated, "Mommy, can I please get it if I promised to be blessed and not entitled?" Nice.
    Also, I wanted to tell you that I nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award. If you're interested in claiming the honor/silly fun, please head over to my blog for the details! Thanks for the great site! - Kirsten

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  12. jpAugust 19, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    haha, what's a dicken? kids are awesome!

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  13. MikeAugust 22, 2010 at 1:55 AM

    Haha. A lollipop, stickers, and a unicorn. What more could one need?

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  14. MomAugust 24, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    As they say, you get to understand what makes parents do what they do when you become a parent yourself.
    You and your brother will always get unconditional love from me because I am your mom.
    I will always be thrilled to see you when I do see you, with wide eyes or not. I marvel at my grown boys and at the amazing men they have become. I couldn't be prouder.
    So, as long as I can, those hugs and kisses will always come forth when I see my handsome sons.
    That's just the way it is...doing what comes naturally!

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