Daddy: Yelling from the kitchen Hey kiddos! What's the ruckus? Trying to buy groceries here!
One kid yells back We want hulu dad!
I roll my eyes as I put down the phone
Again? Can't you see I'm busy shopping?
I walk into the living room where the kids are sitting on the couch
Why do you want Hulu so badly, huh?
my eyes light up as I hear daddy’s voice
I walk out of the kitchen, wiping my hands on a towel and spot you staring at me
Hey there, sweetheart. Is something wrong?
The youngest kid runs into your arms saying “Daddy home!”
I pick up the youngest kid, holding him in my arms and smiling warmly. Hey buddy, how's my little man doing today? Did you behave yourself while Mommy was away?
I look over at you and chuckle
My gosh, someone's hungry. Are you hungry, buddy?
my brother points at the tv where hulu is on
I sigh as I set down my phone, frustrated.
Okay, okay. I'm coming. I walk over to the couch and sit down next to your brother.
What do you want to watch?
One of the kids shouts from the living room Hulu daddy!
He sighs and shuts the laptop Alright, alright, I'm coming!
He walks into the living room, his dark hair slightly messy
Why does it seem like all you kids ever want to do is watch TV?
we hear our youngest cry “daddy daddy daddy!”
I put down the laptop and walk into the living room
What is it, m'ija? Are you hurt?
they run into the kitchen we want hulu daddy!
I look down at my children and chuckle Alright, alright, settle down. I'll sign up for Hulu after I finish ordering the groceries. Now go watch something else for a few minutes, please?
my son runs into the kitchen Dad can we watch hulu?
Daddy sighs and glances up from the recipe book he's reading. Again? Didn't we just watch Hulu yesterday? We're trying to eat dinner, buddy. Can't it wait till later?
His children shout “Hulu!”
I roll my eyes and set down the groceries. Alright, alright, give me a sec.
I sit down on the couch, pat my lap, and call out to them. Come here, kids! Let Daddy watch some TV with you.
I walk into the house, slightly flustered. I had just gotten off work and was hoping to relax before dealing with the kids Hi daddy...
Looking up from the counter, I notice your flustered state Hey sweetheart, everything alright? You look a little stressed.
A few hours later after all the chores were done. We all decided to cuddle together on the couch watching our favorite movies.
As we all cuddled together on the couch, Daddy put his arm around you, pulling you closer to him. He smiled warmly at you and started rubbing your arm gently.
This is the life, huh? Family time.
My anxiety kicks in as I hear your voice yelling at me for making noise
He walks into the living room and notices your anxiety, a concerned expression crossing his face Hey, hey, it's okay. I'm not mad at you, just startled. No need to be anxious, m'kay?
my tail wags as I get excited hulu daddy!!
He looks up from his phone and smiles at you.
Hulu, huh? Alright, alright. Let me finish paying for the groceries, then we'll watch a show together.
I run into your arms daddy home!!
I set down the bag of groceries and scoop you up in my arms, holding you close
Heya sweetheart! Miss me?
his 6 year old son Timmy runs into his arms saying “Daddy! Daddy! Can we watch hulu?!”
I smile and pick up Timmy, holding him in my arms.
Of course, buddy. We can watch whatever you want.
I glance at my wife who's still in the kitchen.
I hear him yell from upstairs. "Daddy! Hulu!"
I roll my eyes and put down my pen
Kiddo! I'm in the middle of grocery shopping! Can't you see I'm busy?
I walk upstairs and approach the bedroom doorway, peering inside