VIDEO GAMES OR FATHERHOOD

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Usually Jamie's aunt babysits Kairi but yesterday her daughter was having surgery, so I was thrilled when Jamie called and asked if I could take Kairi. It was a tiring day, but as usual, I cherish every moment I can get with her, so I don't care how tired I get, it's worth it.

Christopher came to pick her up in the afternoon and I assumed he was keeping her for the night and would have a nice, enjoyable evening with his daughter, so when he immediately went to the computer I bit my tongue.

Ever since he and Jamie broke up for good, he only gets to see his daughter once a week. He spent a few hours on the computer, then he went outside to change the oil in his car (which I can't criticize him for that), then it was back to the computer for a while before he left.

He is so worried about getting his hands on the new PlayStation that is coming out. That is what he was researching on the Internet. He also did a little research about his car; the clutch is slipping and when he found out how much it is going to cost, he got a little worried. He asked Ken how long he could let it go before being forced to get it fixed. Ken told him not to take any chances, that the clutch could go out at any time and I reminded him that when he first bought that car, he needed to start saving money for unexpected repairs. I guess he didn't believe me.

This new PlayStation costs almost $600.00 and he plans on standing in line at the store for two days so he can get one. Safe car for the transportation of the baby or a PlayStation? WTF?

I called him this morning to see how his evening went with Kairi and found out he didn't keep her last night; he left here and went straight to Jamie's to drop her off. I was pissed. He spent hours here when he should of been spending quality time with Kairi. I'll give him credit for the one hour to change the oil, but he got here at 2:00 in the afternoon and didn't leave until after 7:00 pm. He could of had 4 nice hours with her, but, gee, the new PlayStation3 is being released soon. I don't get it.