Dad's Diary: We've invented a new game

arlier this week My Keiki, the Sister and I invented a new game. The rules are simple. My Keiki and the Sister get on the trampoline with three inflatable playground balls. Their goal is to throw them all of while I, the opponent, stay on the ground and try to keep the balls on. If all three balls are off the trampoline at the same time they win. It is not possible for me to win.

The kids think this game is hilarious. I think it’s fun because I get to throw things at my kids. Plus, I get a little exercise running around trying to make my two hands keep up with their four.

I’ve found I have to multitask at home, but I also have to be creative about it. I’d like to exercise more, but the prospect of finding time to go to a gym is so preposterous it makes me laugh. In the end, I’d rather be with my kids anyway. Plus, I don’t think the people at the gym would let me throw things at them the way my kids do.