Mark runs ... through life
Adult on-set athlete,
Recovering human,
Imperfectionist,
Master of the obvious
For maximum effect all of these must be done in front of their friends:
Talk cool, as in “Why don’t you ask some of your homies over to our crib to chill?”
Go shopping with them, especially to cool stores. Suggest that you buy matching outfits.
Make them ride in the “family truckster” (see National Lampoon’s Vacation). Make sure the back bumper is plastered with numerous “I love my Honor Student, Cheerleader, Math Geek, etc.” stickers.
Talk about how things were when you were their age. Be sure and pull out your old high school yearbooks and let them see how neat you looked in your bell bottoms or mini skirts.
Sing the oldies at the top of your lungs.
Keep their baby pictures handy. Specially the naked ones doing cute things.
Public displays of affection are always a hits. Plenty of hugs, kisses, and “I love you“‘s when you drop them off at school.
Call their cellphone periodically just to let them know you care.
