Why My Wife Thinks I'm An Idiot

I am almost done reading the book by ESPN's Mike Greenberg. It is a funny collection of his journal entries about being married, having a pregnant wife, and dealing with life, sports, and kids. The book does discuss sports, but only in how they relate to his personal life and how he plans on raising his kids. I respect that, and it is a parenting book in a style to which I can identify. I like that and I hope he continues to write books.

I have found myself smiling and relating to a lot of what he is writing about, including the book title. Greenberg is a funny guy, a self-proclaimed metrosexual, and a sports buff. I always liked his mornng show on the radio and I listen to it every morning on my way to work. With less than fifty pages to go, I thought I would note his list of the 5 Simple Rules Every Parent Should Understand (Particularly Dads):

1. If you find a minivan in your driveway that you cannot identify, run.

2. You cannot remove snot from cashmere.

3. You cannot vacuum puke off a tile floor.

4. When alone with the children, hide the key to the liquor cabinet (from yourself).

5. Never bring home one of anything.

The book makes me laugh and look forward to the perils of parenthood. He makes it sound absolutely horrible and wonderful at the same time. I am starting to think it is that way for every parent, but in its own way.