I can relate.

I have four little girls ranging in age from ten years to 18 months. I have been laid off a lot during the last 12 months and so I have done tons of Mr. Mom duty.

As men, we don't necessarily employ the same parenting methods our wives do. Below are some things my daughters would probably have never learned had I not been their primary caretaker as of late...

1. Five second rule: It is proven, scientific fact that it takes a full five seconds for germs to crawl on to a dropped cookie. Therefor, if it is retrieved within the five seconds, it is safe to eat.

2. .30-06 brass held at just the right angle makes a supurb whistle.

3. Green chilis mixed in with eggs is a perfectly acceptable breakfast for an 18 month old child.

4. Bacon is it's own food group.

5. Potato cannons are really, really cool. The potato cannon can help inspire future career opportunities. It sure helped "astronaut Barbie" get on her way.

6. 90 weight gear oil smells really, really good.

7. There really are only two kinds of laundry. Clean and dirty. No further distinction is necessary. Just throw it in the machine and add enough soap. If it comes out cleaner than when you put it in, you have success!

8. Contrary to what mom says, the dog is an excellent precleaning agent for dishes.

There are more, this is a constantly evolving experience for all of us...