A few days back, Harper decided that along with being a Doctor of Bunnies, she would also like to work in a nail salon when she grows up.
She knows how important experience is when applying for a position in a nail salon, so she asked Jeff if he would like to be her first customer.
He sat down on the (sort of filthy) kitchen floor and gathered his nerves as Harper prepared her polishes.
It isn’t often that the girls notice Jeff’s missing toe. (Long story short for those who aren’t aware: Jeff accidentally cut off his thumb while working in a blacksmith shop several years ago. A plastic surgeon decided to amputate his toe and place it where the missing thumb used to be. All is well, and Jeff still plays basketball.) Anyway, Harper felt a bit cheated when she realized that she had five polishes, and only nine toes.
Harper: Give me the thumb.
When the polish dried, Harper encouraged Jeff to show off his complete set of freshly painted toes.
The next day, when Jeff went to work, his boss immediately noticed the sparkly toe thumb.
Later that evening, Jeff and the girls went to the pool, where I’m sure the other dads admired his rainbow toes.
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14 responses so far ↓
1 Kathy G // Jun 15, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Jeff deserves the Dad of the Year award!
2 Amy in KC // Jun 15, 2010 at 4:13 pm
I like how Harper thinks!
3 Isabella Golightly // Jun 15, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Mr Golightly had a similar experience some years ago when the niece of a friend decided to give him a pedicure. ..First weekend after starting a new job, Mr G runs into his new boss at the shops. Mr G is wearing shorts and thongs. (What a Weirdo!) That’s flip flops, not exotic underwear. Ah, joy.
4 blackbird // Jun 15, 2010 at 5:36 pm
This: Jeff accidentally cut off his thumb while working in a blacksmith shop several years ago -
is the meat of the story. Ain’t it now?
A blacksmith shop?
5 Not Stacy // Jun 15, 2010 at 6:59 pm
I agree with Kathy G.
My 8-year-old keeps reminding my husband that Fathers’ Day is coming up by saying, “It’s almost F Day!” So, an early Happy F Day to Jeff.
6 Alecia @ Hoobing Family Adventures // Jun 15, 2010 at 11:40 pm
I love it! A doctor of bunnies and a nail salon! Those two go so well together. :)
7 April G. // Jun 16, 2010 at 9:46 am
Gosh, that’s sweet. I never thought I would describe a story involving and amputated toe that way, but…life is strange! :)
8 marianne // Jun 16, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Jeff’s a good Dad! I’m always happy to hear about guys who are such good fathers to daughters.
My brother happily endured a surprise birthday party at his office produced by his wife and daughters which included a “Happy Birthday Princess!” balloon (which sang).
9 Kathy // Jun 16, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Ha! I used to do this to my dad, usually when he was asleep. Nothing like waking up to sparkly toes.
10 pharmgirl // Jun 16, 2010 at 9:04 pm
heh…that is GREAT.
Fifty daddy points to Mr. Pudding for letting her paint
250 for keeping it on.
11 gorillabuns // Jun 17, 2010 at 10:46 am
Harper has a real future in the painting business.
Your husband has a real future in cross-dressing.
12 Rhi // Jun 17, 2010 at 6:39 pm
I think I’ll ask my dad on Sunday why he never let me paint his toes.
13 Alli // Jun 18, 2010 at 7:24 am
Did he forget to take it off or did he leave it on to be a good sport? That is hilarious that he went public with it on! Kudos to you, Jeff! Dads of little girls can be very amazing sometimes! They should all take a lesson…
14 Jules // Jun 20, 2010 at 2:02 pm
That is ADORABLE!