The Family Joke --

"Hey Dad!"

(Here I am trying to write a page about making family first and she's bugging me. I already know what's coming.....I've heard it 10,000 times........I wish she'd go awa........sigh)........"What?"

"How do you top a car?"

(If I just say it, she'll go away and I can work in peace......she be incredibly disappointed, but......sigh) "Well, the car company gets some metal and they shape it just......"

"Dad, you don't know anything.....you tep on da brake -- toopid!"

(Just look at that big toothy grin! -- I can work on this later.........) "You are perhaps the funniest little girl I have ever seen.....tell me another joke!"

45 Ways to "Top" your Family!

1. Laugh at their jokes


2. tart creating memories when they're young


3. tay married to their mom -- Sure it's better for them not to see you fighting all the time -- so top fighting all the time!


4. tak your calendar in their favor


5. tand up for them when someone is criticizing them


6. tare into their eyes and tell them you love them


7. tuff your anger and frustration for another time and place


8. When you go to the tore -- take them with you


9. Tell your kids not to tart lying, cheating and tealing.


10. If your kid tarts lying, cheating or tealing....demonstrate the wrath of God upon their behind.


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12. tart communicating unconditional love -- don't top


13. tart going to church


14. write and live by a family mission tatement


15. take your kids to work with you


16. build your career around them


17. tart a family tradition


18. remember pecial days in a big way


19. read tories to them


20. teach them to enjoy working


21. teach them to ave money


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23. show them how to exercise and tay fit


24. teach them how to manage their time


25. show them how to control their emotions


26. teach them about God


27. warn them about evil


28. pray for them everyday


29. teach them relationship & communication skills


30. if necessary learn some relationship & communication skills


31. give them a sense of purpose beyond their own happiness


32. protect them


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34. provide "just enough" for them to do anything but "not enough" for them do to everything.


35. find a way for one or both parents to tay at home
36. broaden their minds with art and music


37. teach them to love unconditionally


38. teach them to be leaders


39. give them a sense of adventure


40. teach your girls the definition of a real woman


41. teach your boys the definition of a real man


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43. go on marriage retreats


44. go on parent/kid retreats


45. develop ceremonies to mark major life events

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