Here’s one of those “father moments” where I really feel connected with my kids.
The kids are running around being generally annoying and making roaring noises at each other.
James: I’m a baby coelophysis! Roar!!
Michelle: I’m a troodon!. Roar!
James: I’m attacking you! Roar!
James starts to run towards Michelle, imaginary claws drawn. Michelle at first runs, then stops and stands her ground.
Michelle: You can’t attack me. We’re from different geologic periods.
I started laughing so hard and I had to explain to Michelle the old proverb, “The acorn doesn’t fall far from the oak tree.”