Wanting what you’re not
We were working around the house rampantly last night in advance of house guests. Why is it always that way? I don’t know. I mean, sometimes are obviously worse than others, but even the “good” times require some clean up. Anyway, as we cleaned, it occurred to me again how little good I am around the house when it comes to fixing things. Some guys have more aptitude that way than others. I had a moment of sadness for Luke, because, well, he’ll grow up not learning how to fix things well either (unless he spends a lot of time with Rebecca’s dad). That really kind of stinks.
But then I realized that I was just falling into the ever-so-common “Grass is Greener” way of thinking. I may not be able to raise my boy to be a fix-it-all like Bob Vila (heck, even Red Green would be a step up!), but then, Bob Vila probably wouldn’t be able to raise a child to understand computers, economics, and english like I can. That might not be fair to Bob, but the point is, I can’t raise a child the way he can, but he can’t raise a kid the way I can, either.
Kinda comforting. But not in a “my dad could beat up your dad” way.
You are sweet. And also the absolute best dad for Luke. And, my dad always said that he couldn’t preach like Billy Graham could, but Billy Graham couldn’t preach like he could, either!
I love you!
I love having company because it means my house will be as clean as it can be. Too bad you and your family don’t qualify as company anymore….you may never again see it at its best! Also, I’m glad you know how to fix computers. Not jealous of you, just thankful for you!
Funny that I think of you as being very handy with fixing things…planning to ask you to install a new bathroom tap when you’re here…I guess it’s all relative!
Who is coming? L and H?
And also, a lot of it is in the attitude. You’ve always been “Let’s give it a try,” while “others” have been “No way I can do that” or “No way that can be done.” I appreciate that about you!
You are “handier” than you realize. Besides all that, you are the one we picked to be our grandchildren’s father. Be Andrew and that will suffice just fine.
And I just happen to remember Rebecca’s dad feeling the same way and the many calls to Rebecca’s grandfather when something went wrong. We learn from each generation and I think you have learned lots…tiling, block laying.. just to mention a couple. You are a quick learner and you know lots more than any of us about lots of things. I’d like to think of a few more ways to use “lots” but I guess I gots lots to do and better go.