The things you do for your kids

[davep 10]

There I was, Friday evening. Looking forward to the lay-in Saturday morning and a general lazy weekend.

The phone goes. Its my lad Steve. He's got a caravan down at Fantasy Island Ingoldmells. He's just found out that the pipe from the toilet outflow has been leaking. He's got someone going in at lunchtime and can't get the site people to sort it. Can I run him down to sort it out.

So there I was at 6.45 am outside Arbourthorne Mansions, and so began my weekend with probably the shortest visit to Ingoldmells in history.

9.00 am we are at the caravan. The pipe had become partially disconnected. Muggins re-connected it and with sealant and copious amounts of gaffer tape and a wood block to provide some stability, the job was done in no time. Which was fortunate 'cos the heavens opened. A quick breakfast (he paid) in Planet World (recommended) and we were off, along with everyone else who was leaving at the same time. It was nearly 10.45 before we got to Gunby roundabout !

What about my lunchtime pint. It's traditional you know to go for 1 (or 4) on a Saturday lunchtime.

Solution, don't go Lincoln way (everybody does). I use Louth, Market Rasen and, after dropping the car at home and hopping on the bus, still managed to get to the Blaccky for 1.15pm. All's well that ends well, but sometimes I wonder about why we bother having offspring at all. Maybe its just the fun we have making them in the first place..........

[Shiesh 13]

Ah but you must feel worthy.....

 

I wish my parents would be hands on like that...they wouldn't get out of bed unless it was a life or death situation!!

 

Well done I say!!

 

[davep 10]

Thanks. At least someone appreciates me.

[Hels 10]

Ah well DaveP, you know there will come a time when the tables are turned .... and you will be the one relying on help from your kid(s)!

[kblade 10]

Oh brilliant!! I'm sure you're appreciated!

[hazel 11]

Take it from me there will come a time when your son says Pay Back time Mom (or Dad) and returns the care you have given with love willingly.

 

hazel

[matsalleh 10]

If you go Market Rasen, Louth way just after MR racecourse on the left is a great place that sells B+T sandwiches etc.Don't go flying past as you will miss it,it is in a woodland picnic type area.

[sugarnspice 10]

Aaaww well he's lucky to have such a great Dad who will come & help him when he needs it. I never would have been able to do that with my own Dad & we have a terrible relationship.

 

I am a Mum now to two little ones and sincerely hope that they would feel able to ask me for help should they need it -whatever it is.

 

Well done on being a drop-it-all-and-come-to-help Dad! Kids always remember the little things you do like that I think.

 

[owdlad 10]

Always be nice to your kids Dave because one day they will have to choose the nursing home into which we get placed.

 

That's why I am driving one of mine to Edinburgh next month

[citygirl 10]

I saw this the other day. It made me chuckle.

 

 

 

PARENT - Job Description

 

This is hysterical. If it had been presented this way,

none of us would have done it!!!!

 

POSITION :

Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma

 

Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent

work in an, often chaotic environment. Candidates must

possess excellent communication and organizational skills

and be willing to work variable hours, which will include

evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call.

Some overnight travel required, including trips to

primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless

sports tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses not

reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required.

 

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated, at

least temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing

to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical

stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60

mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams

from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be

willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as

small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and

stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars

and coordinate production of multiple homework projects.

Must have ability to plan a! nd organize social gatherings

for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be

willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment

the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing

of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated

devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for

the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for

the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also

include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout

the facility.

 

 

POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :

None. Your job is to remain in the same position for

years, without complaining, constantly retraining and

updating your skills, so that those in your charge can

ultimately surpass you

 

 

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :

None required unfortunately. On-the-job training offered on

a continually exhausting basis.

 

 

WAGES AND COMPENSATION :

Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and

bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because

of the assumption that college will help them become

financially independent. When you die, you give them

whatever is left. The oddest thing about this

reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and

wish you could only do more.

 

 

BENEFITS :

While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition

reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are

offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for

personal growth and free hugs for life if you play your

cards right.

 

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Isn't that so true? So, still want the job?

 

[rubydazzler 11]

ruby proceeds to pour cold water on the thread ....

 

It was very good of you to go to all that trouble for him, but how is he going to learn if you do things for him all the time.

 

If he's old enough to own a caravan, he's old enough to do his own DIY? If not how is he going to obtain the skills to run around after his own children when they want him to?

 

Maybe instead of 'show and do', you need to do some 'tell and let him do it himself' next time

 

 

ps - did you bring some rock back for us?

[Guest rosie]

Thats what parents do, I always stop what I am doing or put plans on hold if my children need something.

 

My parents didn`t but that makes me all the more determined to be there for mine.