A Good Day at School

Ryder's been going to school now for 3 weeks and it's still a battle to get him there. It actually starts the moment he wakes up or rather, refuses to wake up. Then it's a fight to get him to change, to eat, and get his shoes on. When he gets to school, it sometimes escalates to a full blown war and I have to really lay down the law. How long is this going to last??!!
And then there are days like this one, where the Gods shine down on me and everything is like clockwork. The little smurf wakes up by himself, gladly changes into whatever you give him, chows down on his cereal, and literally walks into class all by himself...and smiles! He gives me no hassle, kisses me, and waves good-bye. These are the days I live for and these are the days that make all the OTHER days worthwhile. I love my kid, but it's just sooo sooo much easier to love him on days like this. You know what I mean dads?
How old are you Ryder?
Really? You sure? You wanna think that over?
What? You're a rocker? Give you another shot.
There you go! You're TWO! Almost three.
How old is Daddy? Yeah, I wish I was ten. Either 10 or as happy as you are right now.
Bye daddy, you have a good day too. How quickly he is growing.