Katy Perry.

Nearly every Saturday morning Clay & Emme have a standing playdate. The morning begins with a shuffle to the kitchen for Clay's cup of coffee and Emme's cup of warm apple juice. Then they shuffle back to Em's room to set-up camp.

I'll hear Emme's closet doors pop open and the pink treasure chest of Barbie gear is dumped on the floor. Emme will choose the Barbie(s) she wants to play with then directs Clay to the Barbie(s) she recommends he play with. Usually Clay ends up with a Barbie donning a wedding gown and "Ken Metro" (Emme's new -age Ken doll with actual hair and skinny jeans).


Side note- Clay has taken it upon himself to name two of the four male dolls Emme has in her doll collection. One would be "Ken Metro" and another, smaller doll house sized one is "Stinky Don". Emme respectfully refers to these two dolls by their given names.

Anyway, for some reason, Clay's dolls are always getting married and Emme's dolls are the entertainment or guests at the wedding. On this particular Saturday morning, Clay's Barbie's were getting married and Emme's Barbie was Katy Perry. Luckily, I was in Delaney's room next door to hear the scenario play out. First I hear the directions from Emme. She tells Clay where his Barbies have to stand and what they need to say. Then Emme's Barbie chimes in, "Baby, you're a firework! Baby, you're a firework!" Ken Metro cheers for Katy Perry. Emme stops singing. She tells Clay that "Ken Metro" is not supposed to talk when Katy Perry is singing, he is just supposed to dance. Clay apologizes and Emme begins Katy Perry's song again. Clay remains silent. When Emme finishes the song, Clay does not make a sound. I can almost hear the shrug in Emme's shoulders as she says, "Dad, Ken Metro is supposed to cheer now!" Clay follows direction and shouts, "Whoo hoo! Katy Perry!" Emme is pleased and Clay is off the hook...at least for a little while.

For a fella that is stuck in a house full of estrogen, Clay sure is a great sport and one very fantastic dad! XO