"I'm doing a load of laundry. Who needs their coat washed?" That's the only thing my dad said on the whole hour-long tape, and it's endearing to me like you would not believe.
This weekend, Grandma and Grandpa Christenson stayed with us so Gma C could take care of Gma Mac. While Grandma C left for Orem, Grandpa stayed back to help me with my chores. He cleaned my kitchen floor on his hands and knees, taking special care to scrape up paint stains I hadn't bothered to clean up for over a year. He vacuumed the floors. He did the dishes. He was helpful beyond words.
All of my sisters and even my sisters-in-law can vouch for my dad's desire to help ease the burdens of being a mother. Either that or he can't stand seeing our messy houses.
6 comments:
What an awesome dad!
ohhhh, could he come over? Is he still there? Tell him I have super yummy food left over from a big dinner party. I could really use him here! :)
Does that mean I should wait to clean my bathroom till Dad shows up?
I think we were extremely blessed as kids to have a Dad that felt that housecleaning and cooking was just as much his responsibility as anyone else's. I can't wait till he and Mom get here, I hope we have a good time!
Still no baby -- but it feels like it is getting close. I bought a pineapple and will be eating it all day at work today.
Your dad just reminds me of my dad! I think that is awesome that he helps clean up! He is such a nice guy!
There will forever be a place in my heart for Uncle Norvel and Aunt Karen. They are the best!!!
I can't tell you how many times Dad has helped clean my house. And if he doesn't, he always says, "I wish I could stay to help you." He is wonderful and deserves all of our love and devotion!
That said, I think it may have more to do with the fact that the mess drives him crazy! Brian is the same way. He comes to my house and immediately begins cleaning. I guess my house is never clean enough.
Mary -- good luck with the pineapple!
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