(All learned up* That's a Texan-ism, by the way. There are lots of those thrown around my house... along with toys, food, and all sorts of clothing I'm not all together familiar with. Did I mention I have three daughters? And I'm a Pennsylvanian? A Pennsylvanian that doesn't speak much Texan? Yep, I have plenty to get all learned up about.)
As I was saying, as a first-time parent to an adult with little knowledge of many things o-fathering an adult, I'm presented with all kinds of new experiences and opportunities to step into deep doo doo or be the bestest daddy ever. Just like the one thrown at me this week.
My first born, CJ, called the other day to say during the semester break she wants me to meet...
wait for it...
her boyfriend!
A bh-bh-bh-bh-BOYH-friend???
Yah... ohhhhhh... ohhhh .... hold up, yo... it get's better.
CJ also announced they are flying together to Colorado to his parent's home.
**blink** **blink**
Ummm... errr... Colorado? To-to-to-gether??
Notice, she announced her plans. She didn't ask permission or suggest I issued an imprimatur for a betwixt semesters dalliance. Because if I were to ever impimatur the likes of that I'm sure I would remember it. New Independence flexing its guns. ... sigh...
Quickly I needed advice. So I turned to the most trusted source of parenting, family, and all things relationship advice known to mankind.... the internets. A few click-a-roos and look at what I found:
VideoJug: How To Meet Your Daughter's Boyfriend
"BoomerNation, do you have any words of advice?
And I thought Ironman was tough.
Stay tuned...
16 comments:
Since she is planning on meeting his parents, it appears likely things are somewhat serious. Ah yes, I went through the same thing at Thanksgiving--a stranger in the house for 5 days! It always leaves a little to be desired. Remember, your daughter's choice may not be your choice for a possible future husband. But that is her decision and her lesson to learn! Good luck!
Boomer good luck with that. Do I have to let my twin 5 year old girls grow up?
That video was perfect - NOT! TMI, man.. TMI.
Just remember - you love her and she likes him so it should all work out, right?
No advice just crossed fingers!
Do you want your advice served straight up with shotguns or without shotguns?
Ironman is tough...raising girls is tough..(I was one of them)....however, I have no experience with this..I have boys..sorry..:-))
Oh man, tough business. When my husband asked my dad for permission to marry me my dad said this: 'I want to say no, but if my daughter says yes, then I have to trust that I raised her right.'
HA HA HA. My poor hubby almost ran off forever. But he asked, I said yes, and eventually my pops warmed up. But it took a while.
Be patient, it will be strange at first.
aw boom, how exciting but nervewracking!!! my dad is one tough cookie upon meeting new boyfriends...he gives them an application :) JK! it will work out!
whatever you find out, can you post a link on your sidebar so that when my daughter is that age, i can refer to it, please??? i know its coming sooner than i realize.
My advise is to start drinking.....heavily!!!
Aww!! Someone's in luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurve! Hope it goes over well. :)
Oh...and how did I just NOW realize that you're doing Louisville. Sheesh, we're so out of the loop.
You say, "Hey, that's great! I'd love to go skiing!"
Then she says, "Oh Dad, I uh, wel... Uh, I..."
Buh ha ha ha! You'll be fine Boomer!
I'm glad I have a son... good luck.
Cheers.
Rice.
OK that video was wacked! I like the country-western music style of meeting the boyfriend; cleaning the deer-hunting rifle while explaining how prescious she is to her mother.
begin with shotguns being cleaned. If you don't have any weapons, just put some greasy rags down with a can of WD-40 nearby, some empty shell casing will complete the effect.
Follow up by not blinking while staring at him constantly.
Make sure he sleeps on the couch, (it is your house) and you leave nosily at just before 5am for a run (hopefully to Starbucks where you hang out for 2 hours) so he thinks your in phnom shape as you run circles around him all day.
Some loud arguments into your phone help. Especially when theres no one on the other end.
dont for get, no blinking. Eyes wide open.
All the comments about guns are not far off. I met my now-father-in-law for the first time in the "gun room" where he hand loads custom ammunition and has all his firearms.
He is 6'2" and approaching 3 bills. I am not.
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