John Sheda.

First of all, Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads. Being a Dad is tough. We’re supposed to have all the answers, (we do), and we’re supposed to be able to fix anything, (not me). And in the middle of the night, we’re supposed to check that mysterious noise out. Haha, I let Deb know from day one, that I am actually afraid of the dark and even more afraid of strange noises in the dark. It’s up to her to go check it out. She knew this from the beginning. Oh well, here are a few things my dad used to say and several things there was no way he would ever say that.

First of all, things my dad used to say:

“Moo” (He always said this when he saw cows out in the field).

“Johnny, shame on you,” (When he ahh, passed gas loudly).

“Hey Johnny, come here and pull my finger.” (I was 16 and still fell for it).

“Go ask your Mother,” (on just about everything).

“Don’t throw it (anything) away. It might come in handy some day.”

“Ya know, when I was your age.” (A long, long story was about to start).

“Were you raised in a barn?” (One time I actually said “Yea.” Not a good idea to ever answer that question).

Here are a few things my Dad NEVER said:

“Take a chill pill.” (Can you imagine your Dad saying that?)

“What the H E double hockey sticks?” (Nope, never said that either).

“Right on Bro.” (I just can’t imagine Dad ever using this phrase).

“So Johnny, how do you like them apples?” (Not a chance).

“Don’t worry about mowing the lawn today. It’ll be ok for a few more days. I know you’re busy.”

“You have every right to your feelings.”

“It’s okay to make mistakes. Why I remember making plenty of them myself.”

Ya know, when I was your age, I didn’t have to work hardly at all either.”

Johnny, your bike looks a little old. Maybe it’s time for a brand new one.”

Come on now, didn’t your Dad say “Moo” every time he saw cows out in the field? And the “pull my finger” routine? These two things were right out of the Chelsea Dad’s Playbook. Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there. Let me know a few things your dad did or didn’t say or do at johndebsheda@gmail.com or give me a call at 319.327.4640.