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Two lucky Chicago Parent readers will win a Disney DVD pack courtesy of Radio Disney. The prize pack includes “Handy Manny: Fixing it Right," “My Friends Tigger and Pooh: Friendly Tails,” “Little Einsteins: Race for Space,” “Johnny and the Sprites: Meet the Sprites” and “Baby Einstein: Baby’s First Sounds.” To win, tell us your kids’ definition of what a Dad is. Post your answer here, then e-mail your answer, name and your Chicago Parent ID to e-dition at chicagoparent dot com. You must post and e-mail us for your answer to be counted. We will not release your information-it is purely for contact purposes. Some answers may appear in Chicago Parent magazine. Winners will be chosen at random and may have no affiliation with Wednesday Journal Inc. or its employees.

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Kate Pancero
Assistant Editor/Weekend E-dition Editor
FabMama columnist
Chicago Parent

My children would define their dad as the guy who:   

• fixes things
• puts batteries in new toys
• tickles them so hard they almost pee in their pants
• loves to drink starbucks coffee
• takes care of the grass outside
• loves Home Depot
• and cooks better then mommy

According to my children, a dad is someone who takes out the garbage, takes them to the library and out for slurpees, does the laundry, reads them bedtime stories, and does whatever Momma tells him to do.  (Shows what a wonderful husband and father my husband is, doesn't it?)

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~Shayna

Masyn's only 8 months old so right now his definition of Dad is "Papa Duck"  Every night in the bathtub, we sing the song about the 5 little ducks who went out to play and eventually none of them came back (I'm sure everyone knows what I'm talking about!)  :o)  Well, since dad can't be home for bath time, I bring my cell phone into the bathroom and put him on speaker.  He's silent for the entire song until it comes time for the Papa Duck to quack and then he puts most real ducks to shame!  Masyn always knows what's coming and immediately swivels around to where the phone rests on the counter behind us just before his Papa quacks at him and then giggles like it's the funniest thing he's ever heard.  Of course, dad gives the best "razzberries", tickles, and funny faces too but nothing beats the way his face lights up at every quack from his Papa Duck.

Dad is: he cares for you, nice to you, helps you do things, helps you write your name like also he helps you read a paper or book, he loves you, a dad also shows you what pirates do and gives you bandaids too.  Helps you cut a craft and he helps you get a cup, he helps you with math if you are little and don't know math either, shows you how to type, shows you how to play games, helps you tape things together, builds with you.  Shows you buildings and ahhhhh he shows you how to make a lego and uhm he cares for you and he helps you turn on a light bulb.  He also helps you feed a doggie.  He also shows you a picture and how to take a picture with a camera, and he shows you plants and takes you fishing. He fixes things with you. 

That is all from my 5yr old.  I had to cut him off or he would still be going.

Stacy M

 

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Stacy, Aurora

I asked my 7 yr Old Kevin what is a Dad

 

He said

He is someone who does stuff with you, buys you things and grounds you when your bad

According to my four year old son,  a dad is someone who mows the lawn, rakes the leaves, plays hide and seek with him, reads to him, fixes things and most of all,   his dad loves him very very much.

My 3 year old thinks of his dad as someone who always has to go to work.  When asked where his dad is, he tells them "Papa work" (",)

WHEN I ASKED MY 2 YEARS OLD SON WHAT A DAD IS............. HE SAID: DAD IS MINE!!!!!! and WHEN I ASKED HIM WHAT DOES DADDY DOES? HE TOLD ME DADDY EATS A LOT, WORK AND CHASE ME, HA HA!!!!

I ASKED HIM WHAT'S DAD'S NAME? HE LOOKED AT ME LIKE "MOM, VERY EASY QUESTION" AND ANSWERED DAD'S NAME IS DADDY!!!!

MY 8 MONTHS OLD SON DOESN'T TALK YET, BUT WHEN HE SEES DADDY HE JUST MAKE A BIG SMILE AND START DOING SOME NOISES( HE CAN'T WAIT FOR HIS DAD TO HOLD HIM).  

 

8-year old daughter: "Someone who loves you. It is a man, usually. My dad works almost every day."

6-year old son: "A good Papa is someone who gets married and loves their children."

My son says : "A Dad helps people and helps his family. And loves you. And plays baseball with you.

 

My three year old said Dad is Coach Dad, My daddy and mean daddy. (lol)

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Nieves05

My 5 year old son defines "dad" as his wrestling partner, protector of the house, taker out of the trash, and the fixer of all things in the house.       My 9-1/2 month old daughter just knows that "dad" gives her whatever she wants.   

A dad to my 2 yr. old is the maker of dinner, the one who comes to pick her up from daycare, the bath time entertainer, animal imitator, the horsey she likes to ride, the very funny and fun one to hang around, the one who makes time pass fast when mommy has to work late and can get her all excited about the fact that mommy is home and not that mommy is home so late.

Hi,I am Christopher and dad means some one that is very special to me.  He takes care of us, loves us, protect us, and he goes to the work, and he buys some toys.

I am DONNA I AM 5 YEARS OLD, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH TO MY DAD.

MY BIRTHDAY WILL BE TOMORROW. MY DAY BUYS A TEDDY BEAR.

 

BYE.