I Bled Eyeliner For Her
So I call Heather from the MARTA Dunwoody Station with the unfortunate news that I missed my bus by 2 minutes.
I can barely hear her because Sohaila is WHALING in the background.
Me – “What the crap? What’s her deal?”
H – “She fell and split her chin open”
Me – “Oh. Dang. Um. How long has she been screaming like that? Cause I can wait for the next bus in 40 minutes if that’s cool…”
H – “I’m on my way” … click
By the time they got to the MARTA station Sohaila was only sniffling.
She has this pretty gnarly cut but nothing too nasty.
As I was putting her to bed tonight she started crying.
Me – “What’s up baby? Why you cryin?”
So – “I’m scared of going to school tomorrow with my chin like this”
Me – “You know what daddy says right?”
So – “Yes daddy. All the other daddy’s are jealous of you because you have me and they don’t”
Me – “That’s right.”
So – “But daddy. What do I do if someone is mean and makes fun of me?”
Me – “You tell them that your daddy is gonna go down there and kick their daddy’s…”
Heather – “CCCCCAAAARRRLLOOSSSS!!!”
Me – “Actually baby, come here…”
So we walked to the makup drawer where all of Heathers MAC makeup is and I grabbed some $40 stick of eyeliner…
I marked my face with a simular looking battle scar.
Sohaila knew what was up.
Me – “I’ll wear my line all day tomorrow if you promise to be strong at school and be proud of your tough girl line. OK?”
So – “OK Daddy. But Daddy…What if someone makes fun of you at work tomorrow?”
Me – “Baby. They make fun of me at work everyday. And look at me. I turned out OK.”
So – “No you didn’t daddy. You are drawing on your face with mommy’s makeup.”
I love my life.
Los
AWESOME! You make me laugh!
You're a great dad!
that girl is one tough AND witty cookie
all the other dads should be jealous!
you're such a good daddy!
Made me laugh
Kids are sometimes the smartest people around 
My little one is just 2 years and 7 months. I can't wait till I can have those conversations with her
Absolutely Fantastic!!
God Bless you!
Good stuff Los.
Truly a defining moment in the father history of the world. You are a quick thinker Los, my hat goes off to you.
Too cool Los, thanks for the example of a GREAT dad moment!
That was so touching! And Sweet!
Way to Go Daddy!
You da man!
Now THAT'S one cool story. Thanks for sharing this, Carlos!
That's the good stuff.
peace|dewde
man, that's some flat-out, good parenting. Good job, bro.
haha. awesome.
So are you wearing the make up today?
Awesome! Best dad EVER!
Lipliner, however, may have been a bit more realistic…
Too cute!
What a great daddy.
Our kids know us SO well! Makes you a little nervous, eh? God Bless!
HA!!! Double HA!!
HAHAHAHA! That's one awesome kid! LOL!
classic. one of your best posts yet.
your kids are too funny! And you're a great dad…good job, Carlos!
Awwww….what a dad!
Funny how kids can knock the wind right out of your sail! I love the way you and Heather just roll with the punches and are so creative with your parenting!
priceless brother. so blessed!
Lol! You are a great dad!
Babe, That's the eyeliner I gave Heather a few days ago!! It's very expensive, you could have used a MARKER. I'm just kidding. Love your ways with my grandkids. Grandma aka “Lita”
Ok… i love your life too!!! This made me smile
That's awesome! Love it!
Too much funny!
this makes me laugh- Carlos i think if i had kids, I'm have the same story to tell my kids- the people at work make fun of me for stuff too-I work in a student ministry here in Wilmington NC- pretty hilarious! thanks for the laugh!
This is probably my favorite post thus far, bro… these little moments are incredibly far more significant than I think we could realize. You are such a great picture of Abba God to your daughter. Way cooler than just being a great worship leader… great thinking! PS reminds me of Billy Madison when the kid peed his pants and Adam wet his pants so the kid wouldnt feel like a dork…
Thank you for reminding me that my heaven father also has scares that were for me! he understand what I am going through. he has been there too!
Love youe blog! Keep up the good work, God is glorified!
Will meet you and your family in heaven, can't wait!
that is the sweetest. i pray that my boys have a dad that does things like that.
First off, my apologies.
I have to admit, I have not been to your blog in a few days.
It always worries me when I do this, because you seem to blog 4 times a day, which leaves me with lots of reading material to catch up on.
Anyhow, great story.
Can't wait to be a father.
Awesome!
Great story, I LOL'ed.
that is classic carlos right there. You guys are great parents. I totally miss doing life with you guys.