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FF Season II, Week 19

Friday, 16 July 2010 00:00

Written by Joeprah

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I am in the throws of a summer. As a stay-at-home dad I find myself overwhelmed and at the same time astounded by the full unbridled force of children during a heat wave. This summer has been hot, and for some reason that brings out a crazy side of kids. The boo boos are on overdrive, complaining is constant, and I have kids claiming to be bored. I can't understand how children can claim to be 'bored' when I myself can't find more than two seconds to sit down to fold laundry before they are begging to have a mid morning/post lunch snack out of fear of spontaneous starvation. In other words, yeah--the summer is a hectic time. So, during this time of civil unrest, I have found myself turning into quite the dictator. It's clearly the only way to grab control--by brute force and chores.

The new theme: Control

I ask of you dads of the internet--'How do you keep control over your flock?' Cite examples, speak candidly of your successes and failures in this department.

Remember, themes are optional, but fun. So, don't stress if you aren't on theme--just keep it real.

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written by dadtoday, July 16, 2010

control? yeah right. best shot is with, as you point out, ample snacks, and good distractions - especially get-out-of-the-house adventures.

this #FF on www.dadtoday.com, tips for the LONG road trip with kids.

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written by LEEthal Weapon, July 16, 2010

This blog is about my dual identities as a dad. Super Dad, as my kids see me now, and the real me. One day, they will mesh...

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written by bobzilla, July 16, 2010

My first attempt at joining in with FF

http://www.wisdombeginsinwonder.com/2010/07/16/running-riot/

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written by functionalfather, July 16, 2010

I should have read the post more before submitting my link, as I have a draft of "why spanking is functional," which is closer to the "control" theme than advice on preparing a white t-shirt for your baby's footprints on delivery day. Oh well, maybe next week.