In honor of Dave’s birthday which was yesterday, today we’re playing How Well Do You Know Your Father. I’m asking each of the kids to answer the questions about Dave, and then I will tell you which of them knows him best!
Daddy is watching TV, what is he watching?
Simon: Ozarks.
Zachary: The news while he’s sleeping.
Gabbie: Ozark or the news but he’s not really watching that because he’s sleeping.
Dave says: Usually the news.
Name something Daddy hates.
Simon: Us being annoying.
Zachary: Buying us stuff.
Gabbie: When we’re loud during his nap time.
Dave says: Noise.
If we go out to eat, what does Daddy order to drink?
Simon: Water.
Zachary: Beer.
Gabbie: Beer.
Dave says: Beer.
Favorite music to listen to?
Simon: Country.
Zachary: Country.
Gabbie: Country.
Dave says: Country.
What is something Daddy does for fun?
Simon: Work.
Zachary: Go on a 16 mile bike ride.
Gabbie: Run or go on a bike ride.
Dave says: Run.
What does Daddy do at work?
Simon: Farmer’s insurance.
Zachary: Financing.
Gabbie: Stuff on his computer.
Dave says: Push buttons. [old joke that one of the kids said he did at work!]
What would Daddy eat every day if he could?
Simon: Birthday cake.
Zachary: Beer.
Gabbie: Beer.
Dave says: Steak.
What is Daddy’s favorite color?
Simon: Blue.
Zachary: Beer.
Gabbie: Blue.
Dave says: Blue.
What is something that you do that Daddy wishes you didn’t do?
Simon: Annoy him.
Zachary: Ask him for ice cream.
Gabbie: Be loud.
Dave says: Annoy me.
What is Daddy’s favorite animal?
Simon: Human.
Zachary: Not a dog.
Gabbie: Does he have a favorite animal? Dogs, he doesn’t like dogs.
Dave says: I don’t know if I have a favorite animal.
What could Daddy spend all day doing?
Simon: Working.
Zachary: Running.
Gabbie: Running. Going to National Parks.
Dave says: Drinking beer.
How old is he turning?
Simon: I don’t know, 42?
Zachary: 41?
Gabbie: 42.
42 is correct!
Happy Birthday Dave!