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Sue Cauhape's avatar

Loved these. God bless dads.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Our babies are our babies as long as we live. I won’t even tell you how old my son is…but OLD.

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J. Curtis's avatar

Hah! Didn’t see that coming!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Silliness, these short pieces! I have been trying to write a longer piece, but it doesn’t seem to be happening. Good thing I am patient. I look forward to more of your writings in 2025, Mr. C. I enjoyed this year’s ones immensely.

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

Lovely festive stocking fillers, Sharron ✍️

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks, Barrie.

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Kate Henry's avatar

Always protective. When she's 80, he'll still be protective. Get used to it.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

It is true. My boy will forever be 25 years old in my mind… I try not to be a nuisance with too much mothering. Actually, the tables have turned now, and he gives me far more advice than I need. ha ha ha

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Jack Herlocker's avatar

LOL! at the second one!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Oh, these dads! Happy new year to you, Jack.

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Terry Freedman's avatar

Brilliant ending to the second one.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

👍🏻

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James Ron's avatar

It's the boots! and LOL to "Go away, Dad!”

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Ha ha ha!

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Nathan Slake's avatar

"Finally, she glares at him and mouths, “Go away, Dad!” -- oh, wow, didn't expect that. Great impact.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks! I look forward to your next!

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Yael Gelardin's avatar

Attention boys! Beware of the girl who poses to get your attention. See how you behave when you become a dad!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

You got it, Yael. Thank you for reading over here at Leaves. Your comments are always so welcome. I wish you a new year full of happy surprises.

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

Great last lines for both stories. The second one rocked me. I'm with James, it's the boots.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you, again, Ken, for sticking with Leaves all year long. I appreciate so much your thoughtful comments and I truly look forward to seeing what YOU come up with this coming year.

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

Thank you for your tremendous support for my writing.

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Meg Oolders's avatar

Ha! Love the ending of story #2. :-)

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T. D. Wolf's avatar

Ha!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

The second one was funny. 🤣

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

👍🏻🩷

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