Sunday, October 24, 2010

Parenting advice from Isaac:

We were outside enjoying a fire. A log broke and scattered ashes around the pit. Aukai pulled on some leather gloves and Isaac asked if he was going to clean up the embers. When Aukai responded "yup" Isaac said, "You're a good dad."
Me: "What makes a good dad, Isaac?"
Isaac: "Oh, you know, someone who takes good care of you?"
Aukai: "Do I take good care of you?"
Isaac: "Oh, yah!"
Me: "How does Daddy take good care of you?"
Isaac: "You know, like right now where he is cleaning up so we don't get hurt."
Me: "Well, that's good." Pause. "Isaac, what makes a good Mom?"
Isaac: "Somebody who helps you with stuff."
Me: "Like what kind of stuff."
Isaac: "Anything, as long as it isn't something you're supposed to do on your own."