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Rinse, Lather, and Repeat (Deja Vu)

Posted on 02/04/202404/19/2025 by Mark

This is not going to be about shampoo and conditioner, I am sorry to disappoint you.

Yesterday, we did the exact same thing we did as last Saturday, but we had Nina with us. Niko was showing off a lot for her. It was actually really nice to be together as a family and out in the world. Usually, on weekends, Niko and I venture out without Nina. For the past two weeks, Nina has been busy clearing out an apartment that her mother moved out of. I did two runs yesterday morning to gather some heavy stuff, so Nina didn’t have to deal with that. Basically, she was glad to not be at the apartment and later, was happy to come out with us.

Last week at school, Niko was sick for three days. He had a slight fever those days, so we kept him home. Personally, I did think he had a small virus, but I also think it could be brain growth or a growing stage. He is doing much better today.

And, you are probably aware, that when it comes to medicine, Niko is stubborn and doesn’t take it. Well, let me rephrase, he took a few doses this week, but the doses he didn’t do, I tried to get him to take it, and at one point I took his iPad away (along with the television and the Switch).

In a very sweet voice a few minutes later, he asked me if he could have his iPad back, and I said write me something and I will judge it and make my decision.

Below are his negative and positive thoughts!

In case you can’t read his handwriting:

Why I need my iPad and the other stuff

  1. I will hurt you.
  2. I will go crazy.
  3. I will destroy the house.
  4. I will make you deaf.

Positive things

  1. Jellyrun is the best game ever.
  2. YouTube Kids is the best.
  3. My iPad is at 100%.

I gave him his iPad back!

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Hi, I am Mark. I started writing in 2011 about high school football, daddy blogging since 2015, and reviewing books since 2023. My writing style is unique, my sense of humor is a little crazy, and I’m not embarrassed to share any of it. You can email me at thedadspeaks@icloud.com.

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