An Explanation of Fatherhood to Teenagers

The wee-one has finally gone down for her nap. Even as I type, she is sleeping motionless and quiet in her crib - proving once again, that dad can sit on the deck, reading a book and enjoying a cool beverage longer than the child can bounce, flip-flop, tumble, giggle, scream, laugh and shout.

This, dear teenagers, is why your father sits silently motionless reading the paper when you come badgering him for money. He learned years ago that if he quietly sits there long enough, there is a chance you will go lay down some where and be quiet.