Is there an issue when you start to think the Power Rangers are hot?

Well it is the week of Thanksgiving and I am getting ready to fly with both kids out to see my sister in South Dakota. I think there is a part of me that is more nervous about being a single gay dad out there then the actual flights with two kids; the well traveled 5 year old and the very TWO year old (despite the fact he is only 21 months.) We have been under constant change since June when Bryce arrived. I had said to a friend that if I survived until Thanks giving it would all be OK. True to my word we have all settled into the routine and I am enjoying my boys immensely as we are one family unit now with just us and the dogs. I wanted to get something written as I seem to be blogging less than usual and I can not imagine why with all the free time I have. So this will most likely be a few snippets that I have had on my mind since I last wrote.

Is there an issue when you start to think the Power Rangers are Hot?

I began using the DVR to record my weekly shows so I can watch them as I have time. I also programmed it so it would grab all the shows Ben watches. As we a very limited TV house and I control what the kids see…Bryce is not allowed TV and frankly he could care less. His brother on the other hand is hooked on the Power Rangers. Sorrowfully, so am I. Ben and I watch two episodes an evening before bedtime for him. I have begun to find certain Power Rangers attractive….whoa is me...is there something wrong with that? Is this some type of archetype for the husband I hope for someday or the complete lack of physical (sexual) life I have right now. Who knows but it is an interesting thought. If I ever write that I am dressing up like one you all have permission to come and save me from myself. However, there are times that I would like a morpher and a transporter as it would make life a hell of a lot easier.

Is it bad to be proud of you kids when they are devious?

Recently I got the cold from hell from one of my own personal Typhoid Mary’s. So as I moved from floor to floor in the house while I watched the kids and dozed, I would periodically catch a glimpse of what was being planned while dad was out of commission. The topper which occurred while I was dozing on the couch was me waking to Bryce, NAKED sliding across the tile family room floor. His Brother stood by and laughed. I asked Ben what they were doing….he replied flatly (as I should know) “Slipping Sliding, we made it dad”. He then went onto explain that they used the water from the dog water container to put on the floor, they would jump off the landing and slide across the floor, but they took off all their clothes and folded them neatly and put them on the stairs. I (in daddy voice) told them to go and get the towels from the bathroom and wipe up all the water…as they both naked tromped up the stairs….I could hear Ben say…”you are in big trouble now it was all your idea…to his 21 month old brother’. I laughed myself silly, and gave them a stern talking to about the inherent dangers in what they had done all the while being very proud of them. Is that wrong?

What I am Thankful for…

On this holiday season I am Thankful for quite a bit. First my children and the gift of fatherhood. I am thankful for my family and for my friends. I am thankful for my health and the health of all in my life. I am thankful for the play group that got started and most of all I am Thankful knowing that my kids and I are alright. Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours..