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The story of The wall and my youngest Son:

Sometimes things get complicated for a Single Dad, and the Summer "Daddy Time" of year 2001 is a perfect example.  As the Boys are growing up, they want to do more things on their own.  This year, they wanted to attend several camps, each having different preferences.  The result is that I was with them less than I wanted, and sometimes I was in the company of only one Boy at a time.  Rather than seeing this as a problem, I see it as an opportunity.

In mid June, I has The Boys for the weekend.  On Sunday, the eldest had to go to a camp.  Christopher was with me, by himself for a few days.  "Daddy, I want to do Daddy stuff while I'm with you", he said, "Like building and painting".  I just happen to own a wall that needs sheet rocking.  Lets get to work.

Christopher is pretty darned good with screwing in the sheet rock. He also is a pretty quick learner in the mudding and taping department.

Once the wall has been taped, textured and allowed to dry overnight, Christopher paints with great skill and care.  Don't worry, that's one of Daddy's painting shirts he's wearing!

On the last day, painting is finished and Christopher is justifiably pleased with the results!  Nothing like a little Can Do! to bolster self confidence.