Can't you see that?

Fathers, I am so glad to see so many of us in parks playing with our kids. For many like myself, time on a holiday weekend is more than what we normally get during the week. So, it makes sense to me that we may forget things when we take the kids out. Tools for snot management can't be one of them!

Out at the park last week the family and I were playing in the sand. Along comes a small brood trailed by their dad. He has forgotten the sand toys so we offer ours. As the middle child walks up we notice he has the beginnings of a runny nose. We engage in the usually parental park banter as we watch the kids play. I can't concentrate much on what the dad is saying because my internal clock is ticking at a deafening volume.

When his he going to take care of that? Within a few minutes the kid was able to taste his snot without sticking his tongue out. All I am thinking is, "I am glad my kid is done with those toys. That shovel and rake are going straight into the dishwasher when we get back!" I just don't get it. Maybe it is because he was on number three and I am on my first child. But can't he see that?

If you find yourself with out proper gear, ask for help. In the sea of strollers and diaper bags in a park someone will dig in and lend, I me give, you a tissue. If all else fails, take one for the team and use your sleeve!