To all the Dad's out there...

I did one for Mother's Day, now I have to do one for the Dad's!  Many of the Mother's Day Lessons can fall into the Dad category, however, there are a few that only can be for you guys!  For you soon to be new Dad's, take note!   Happy Father's Day!

Lesson 1.  When your wife is in labor for 42 hours and says she loves you then swears at you in one breath, make sure you are out of reach. (Not that I have done this..Love you Denis!) :)

Lesson 2.  Diaper Tabs go on the front of the baby not the back.

Lesson 3.  Your wardrobe?  Yeah, about that...you may want to invest in some cheap t-shirts.

Lesson 4.  The boogie man exists.  Ghost exist, and they live under the bed and in the closet.  Practice kick boxing and learn how to flush these evils down the toilet.  Seriously, flush them down the toilet.  You'll get to sleep sooner!

Lesson 5.  It's okay to cry when you take your kid to school for the first time.  Just bring Kleenex.

Lesson 6.  Tents in the living room are awesome!  Heck, buy a tent for the back yard!  You will be an instant hero!  However, you will have to sleep in the tent with your kid the first time..see Lesson 4.

Lesson 7.   From the Mommy Lessons, when your child says "I'm washing your car Daddy!"  Pray that you remembered to put up the windows and closed the sunroof.

Lesson 8.  When they say "I gotta go!"  They gotta go!  Yes, you can bring your daughter into the Men's room when potty training.

Lesson 9.   Homework.  It has changed.  Math is new, reading is different.  When you try to help your child, 'they' will correct you. 

Lesson 10.  You will at some point make a trip to the ER, it happens.  Keep Mom calm.  Make sure you have cash for ice cream after.  Don't be embarrassed when the doc says "Oh good to see you again!"

Lesson 11.  The back seat belongs to the kids, it WILL get trashed.  Carry extra bags in the car.

Lesson 12.  They may do silly things.  They will have some tough times and do things they wish they hadn't done.  We are their parents and all we can do is say we love them, guide them, and give them the tools they need to be successful in whatever life challenges them to do! 

Happy Father's Day!!