A Day With Dad | And Uncle Tom By Sheila Robins 11yo Mega __full__ Full

On the walk back, Uncle Tom taught me how to whistle with my fingers. I tried and managed a tiny sound that made Dad clap like it was a concert. When we got home, Mom smelled the creek on our clothes and laughed. I hugged Dad and Uncle Tom so hard my arms went around both of them at once. Dad ruffled my hair and said, “Same time next week?” and Uncle Tom promised to bring even more bad jokes.

"Ready to catch the big one, Sheila?" Uncle Tom hollered, tossing me a life vest. a day with dad and uncle tom by sheila robins 11yo mega full

Our first stop was the deli. Dad told me I could pick any snacks I wanted. I chose the "Mega Full" sub, which had four types of meat and was basically the size of my arm. On the walk back, Uncle Tom taught me

The rest of the day was spent playing games, telling stories, and just enjoying each other's company. As the sun began to set, we headed back to our campsite to roast marshmallows and make s'mores. My dad and Uncle Tom shared some of their favorite childhood memories, and I felt grateful to have such wonderful role models in my life. I hugged Dad and Uncle Tom so hard