Verbatim

Father’s Day 2012

By Claire Kirby

Tell me about Daddy. He likes bubbles. He likes chairs. He likes squares. He likes tape. Look at this [stands on the sit-n-spin]. Anything else? No. Oh, he even likes yo-yos.

What does Daddy do for work? Builds houses.

What do you like to do with Daddy? Tickle Daddy! And Daddy tickles me sometimes.

What is Daddy’s favorite thing to play with you? Ball.

What is Daddy’s favorite food? Cereal.

What is Daddy’s favorite drink? Koolaid.

What is Daddy’s favorite game? Soccer.

What is Daddy’s favorite song? “We Didn’t Start the Fire.”

Who is Daddy’s best friend? Riley. No, Ron-Ron.

What is Daddy really good at? Soccer playing.

What is Daddy really bad at? He’s really not bad at anything.

What is Daddy’s favorite color? Blue.

What is Daddy’s favorite room? The living room. ‘Cause it’s his favorite deal to watch Spiderman.

What does Daddy like to wear? He likes to wear Tar Heel shirts.

How much does Daddy love you? So much [spreads arms wide]. Why? ‘Cause forever.

How much do you love him? That much [spreads arms wide]. ‘Cause he’s my boy.