Hey Dad,

I'm feeling a little light-headed and giddy right now. Today's the day—I mean the BIG day. I've been waiting for some spring-like weather for two months now to start the big, diesel Familyman Mobile, and today is the day.

To tell you the truth, I'm kind of nervous. According to the manual, starting a diesel after it has sat for a while is not like starting a gas engine. Other than the RV actually starting, we're ready to roll, well, that is, if you don't count packing and loading up the beast. Just some last minute stuff and a super-special touch that a fellow Familyman suggested and it's finished—assuming that it runs, of course.

So if you could remember to say a quick prayer sometime right after lunch, I sure would appreciate it.

But wait, there's more—because life isn't just about RVs. Tonight is going to be a special night at the Familyman house. Our three oldest kids are at their grandparents for a few nights, which means a special night for those left behind.

So Ike (8), Abe (7), Maggie Rose (4), and I are going to spend the night in the family room in a cardboard-box fort. I can hear the "Ooo's" already. Not only that, but we'll also eat popcorn, watch a new video, eat ice cream, play a game, eat candy, and drift off to sleep with the smell of brown corrugated cardboard.

Now you can understand all my giddiness.

It's great to be a dad—except when it's not—which leads me to another bit of news. Today, we're making available three, very cool Familyman t-shirts, a window decal, and a Familyman Membership Card (with a lifetime discount). I'm wearing one of the shirts right now. Not only does it help me focus on what's most important, but it also let's my children, my wife, and the whole world know what's important to me.

You can order your shirt(s) and window decal at http://www.familymanweb.com/wear

Well, I need to get ready for my big day. Don't forget to pray for this Familyman, and order a t-shirt of your own. You might even think about having a special cardboard-box fort night of your own this weekend. Your kids will love you for it.

You 'da Dad,

P.S.: Familyman Matthew Durham sent me a photo of him wearing his Familyman Cap at Beaver Creek, CO, elevation 11,500 feet. To see the photo, go to www.familymanweb.com.

P.P.S.: Calling all homeschool dads! You've heard about the uproar in California about homeschooling. To show your support, check out our NEW "Honk if you Homeschool" bumper stickers. It's time to let your "horn" be heard. Go to http://www.familymanweb.com/store/honk-if-you-homeschool-bumper-sticker.

© 2008 Todd Wilson. Used by permission.

[03/14/2008]

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