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It is Christmas time - thank goodness! Some of us are fortunate enough to have a few days off during this time; if you are not one of those people, sorry! With the holidays, however, comes visiting. I am not really a fan of visiting. In fact, I can't even say the word without using a condescending, childish tone. I'm not proud of that, but that is how it is. I will justify my views by making it a universal thing - guys tend to not like visiting. This is, however, a good time to show our wives and kids love. Instead of pouting or being difficult or sarcastic, try going with the flow and staying mellow. Chances are your wife and kids like to visit, so don't ruin it for them. Keep in mind that it is not about you. Enjoy the fact that you are not chipping the ice off your driveway, or cleaning your basement (guess what I had to do today...). Relax and enjoy your time with your kids. Like many other things you have to do, but may not want to do, suck it up and do it for the sake of your family. Don't make their time stressful or less enjoyable. It can be hard to shake that selfish feeling, but there is no room for selfishness when it comes to love. Another important time to stay mellow is on Christmas morning, especially if you have small (or even not so small) children. It will be difficult for them to contain themselves, and you may see them falling into the "me, me, me" syndrome. While you must address that, try to remember your own excitement when you were young. My dad used to make us eat breakfast, after having to wait for him to get up, before we could go into the room that held the Christmas tree. Avoid that. Understand the excitement your kids feel and don't dampen their joy. They may wake you up rather early. Consider getting up with them and sharing their enthusiasm. There will be lots of time for a nap later. REAL DADS wishes you all a wonderful Christmas season, and reminds you to remember the reason for the season. See you in the new year! Stay REAL!

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Stay Mellow

It is Christmas time - thank goodness! Some of us are fortunate enough to have a few days off during this time; if you are not one of those people, sorry! With the holidays, however, comes visiting. I am not really a fan of visiting. In fact, I can't even say the word without using a condescending, childish tone. I'm not proud of that, but that is how it is. I will justify my views by making it a universal thing - guys tend to not like visiting.

This is, however, a good time to show our wives and kids love. Instead of pouting or being difficult or sarcastic, try going with the flow and staying mellow. Chances are your wife and kids like to visit, so don't ruin it for them. Keep in mind that it is not about you. Enjoy the fact that you are not chipping the ice off your driveway, or cleaning your basement (guess what I had to do today...). Relax and enjoy your time with your kids. Like many other things you have to do, but may not want to do, suck it up and do it for the sake of your family. Don't make their time stressful or less enjoyable. It can be hard to shake that selfish feeling, but there is no room for selfishness when it comes to love.

Another important time to stay mellow is on Christmas morning, especially if you have small (or even not so small) children. It will be difficult for them to contain themselves, and you may see them falling into the "me, me, me" syndrome. While you must address that, try to remember your own excitement when you were young. My dad used to make us eat breakfast, after having to wait for him to get up, before we could go into the room that held the Christmas tree. Avoid that. Understand the excitement your kids feel and don't dampen their joy. They may wake you up rather early. Consider getting up with them and sharing their enthusiasm. There will be lots of time for a nap later.

REAL DADS wishes you all a wonderful Christmas season, and reminds you to remember the reason for the season. See you in the new year!

Stay REAL!