Who needs Bob the Builder?

Over the last five years or so, Daddy has learned to embrace his “feminine” side.  Having to learn to carve a princess pumpkin for Halloween, braid Barbie’s hair, slip on Cinderella’s slipper just like Prince Charming, knowing what tights to wear in winter, and how to clasp tiny pearl bracelets are just a few of the tasks he has perfected.  He doesn’t even mind folding miniature princess panties, learning new cheers, coordinating hair bows, or even wearing sequins.  If you know Mel, you know that he is a very creative person.  He has always loved a challenge.  And over the years has become a “Jack of All Trades,” with woodworking being one of those hidden talents and passions of his.  Tonight, as I was in the dining room grading papers, I heard the familiar buzz of the drill and thought, “Oh no, what now?”  Surprised I found them all in the playroom together.  Instead of introducing our girls to the fine art of woodworking, Mel opted for a more girl-friendly approach to teaching them how to use a drill.   Twisted pipe cleaner jewelry!

Have one person hold the ends of a couple of pipe cleaners…fit the opposite ends in the drill…then GO…perfectly twisted pipe cleaners, perfect for crowns, necklaces, and bracelets.

Mary Clare has on a pink and orange “double twisted bracelet”…

He never tires of sitting in pink polka dot chairs or princess castles, either!

What a daddy!

Nothing better for a girl than chocolate chip cookies and her Daddy!

“Can you imagine Daddy with boys, Mary Clare?”

“I crown you with a green and purple tiara.”

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