Merritt Memories

With Dustin's new schedule, he doesn't get to spend as much time with the kids as he would like. I get to spend all morning with him, but by the time the kids get home from school, he's gone. He gets home when they are in bed. We both feel that quality time is a must. So last week, we surprised the kids with a day trip to Boondocks. I was really fun. It was long overdue. It was nice just to relax and enjoy each other and all the fun this place had to offer. We enjoyed the go-karts, the 3-D movies, arcade games, bumper boats, mini-golf, and laser tag. I think the day was a success.

Every day Becca and I get to take her cousin, Noah, to pre-school. We go the same way everyday. So I was surprised to hear her exclaim with absolute joy, "Mom, we're almost to Paris. Keep driving,keep driving!" I was quite confused. Where in the world did Paris come from? I thought to myself. Then I saw it. There it was. In Becca's world this: equals this : At least she's easy to please.

My kids are pretty lucky. I haven't ever written much about Dustin. I'm pretty ashamed of that. Because in my opinion, there is no greater father out there. Ever since we have started having children, he has left me speechless with his fathering skills. The man's got skills!!! He is the type of dad who wants to be with his kids. He plays football, baseball, and any other sport you can think of with his boys. He loves them so much. Whenever he is going to any store (ie Home Depot, Lowe's, Wal-Mart), he always asks if they want to go. They all love Cabela's. It's their special bonding store, the MAN store. As far as the girls go, Dad is the ultimate amusement park ride. Nobody throws, catches, twists, or twirls better than him. No matter how hard you look you will never find a better Memory, Twister, Go-Fish, Candy Land, or Uno player around. And he is always willing to play! What even impresses me more is the way he speaks to them. They might be laying with him o...