We’ve all spent the last few days “relaxing” on the beach. Dad-style.<\/p>\n
This has included planning a tennis tournament with the kids in 110 degree heat with athletes 30 years younger and more able; and then spinning drama and controversy from said tournament that they themselves crafted the framework and rules.<\/p>\n
~Recovering physically from the tournament, both from the injuries incurred, and the egos which were bruised.<\/p>\n
~17 daily trips to and from the beach carrying an inordinate amount of beach toys and adult beverages, but never seeming to have the right number of either.<\/p>\n
~Sand-removal. From so many places and people parts sand just shouln’t be.<\/p>\n
~Ice runs. Because Dads need a lot of ice; and need to talk about the means, amount, melt-rate, etc. about as much as they need to talk about Dream Teams in every sport.<\/p>\n
~Dream Team compilations and drafts in every sport.<\/p>\n
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But to be fair, in between all of this “relaxing,” there’s been a lot ice cream fetching, fishing, firework-watching, wildlife appreciation, intense binge watching of the new season of Stranger Things<\/em> on Netflix and superb grilling.<\/p>\n Just make sure he flips the burger with the good arm and doesn’t mistake the Aspercreme with the ketchup.<\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We’ve all spent the last few days “relaxing” on the beach. Dad-style. 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