Just Helping My Dad
Dad is home today I will help my dad do things. “Wake up, Dad,” I say. “We have work to do.”
Dad is sleepy. I make breakfast for him all by myself.
I am helping dad. I cut the grass. Oops! the mower got away! “Sorry, Dad,” I say.
I washed the car just for Dad. Who left the windows open?
I can paint. But Dad has to finish.
I see a bees’ nest. “I will fix it, Dad,” I call. Dad is yelling something. “Run!” Dad yells. “Run!” I run fast.
We go to town, just Dad and me. We buy gas I say, “Dad, I can pump gas.” Dad pumps the gas.
We go to the store. I get stuff for Dad. “Too much, Dad?” I ask. Dad needs a new hammer. This hammer really works! Sorry about the nails,” I say
We get a parking ticket. Dad does not look happy. Dad says, “I’m not mad, just not happy. I say, “That’s fair, Dad.”
We go home. Mom says, “The toilet is broken.” “I will fix it,” I say. I can’t fix it. I call Dad.
I forgot to turn off the hose. I say. “That’s okay, Dad. Grass loves water!”
We have dinner. Then Dad and I watch a movie. Dad is tired. It’s time to sleep. Dad tucks me in. “Did I help you, dad?” I ask. Dad says, “Yes, you did. Thank you.”
What a great day, just helping my dad!
Questions
- What other ways have you found to help your dad around the house?
- How did it feel for you to be able to help your dad?
- What do you think is the most important thing you can do to help your dad?
- What do you think your dad would say is the most important thing you can do to help him?
- What lessons have you learned from helping your dad around the house?
- What do you think you will remember most about the day you spent helping your dad?
- What was the most challenging part of helping your dad?
- How did you feel when your dad said “Thank you” for helping him
