Jet is really a wonderful cat. We rescued her from a terrible home environment of torture and abuse. She spent the first 6 months at my house under my bed. A true cat ghost. But there in lies the problem. I think she really wants to spend the rest of her life thanking me for that rescue.

Keep in mind, she hates the other animals in the house. But not me. I cannot sit down on the couch and she rushes over to get pets. Yells at me, NONE STOP! Won’t leave me alone. I give her pets. She takes the pets. She wants……MORE PETS. Jeez. Leave me alone. I want to just spend some time watching T.V. without being harassed non-fricking-stop. LEAVE ME ALONE. You got your pets. I accept your thanks. Yes, you are a happy cat. I understand that. But, I have something to tell you…… I AM NOT A HAPPY OWNER. I’m taking out a restraining order on you. 5 feet away from me from here on out buddy. Not one paw closer. I mean it.

At least tonight.

Today I find myself thinking about you, my dear blog. When I first started writing the Dad2twins blog, I was fresh into parenthood. The kids were barely born and I was in utter and complete shock that I was a new father of not one, but two beautiful little girls. I dubbed them the Farty Pants Twins. I am Dad2twins. Together we are this blog.

The Farty Pants Twins are doing great. We continue to feed them. They grow. They want more food. We feed them again. They grow so more. A vicious cycle. The same cannot be said for this blog. If this blog was one of my girls, I would be in jail for child abandonment. Or worse, starvation or murder. So I count my lucky stars this is only the outlet for my parental rants. My ego. My alter ego actually.

So here I am. Still writing. Thinking about where to go with this blog. Do I keep doing what I’ve been doing? Do I ramp it back up again? There is so much to say and see and do. If you follow me on facebook you will know I am addicted to that new avenue of expression. For the rest of you who are not “friended” I need to think about you as well. As if you care. Do you care? I hope so. I actually do care. Really, I do.

Anyway, enough of the stream of consciousness. I promise my new years resolution will be to think about this blog more often. Hey, I’m a month and a half early on the resolution. That has got to be a good thing. Right?

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I am thankful you still read this.

Next stop…..College. I guess I better start saving some money now. Oh wait, they have dual citizenship in Germany. College is free there. Pack your bags girls, your going to college in Germany.

That is, of course, assuming we make it through kindergarten.

What is a Dad2twins to do?

I know, go visit Christine over at thebeanblog.com. She just finished thirty posts in thirty days. At least there is something to read over there.

I’m ashamed.

The Tooth Fairy

This is my version. (Note the bottle of whiskey to get me through the night of humiliation.)

Oh well, there is always next year…..

To all of the strip club searchers who find there way to my blog because I once wrote about my buddy and his bachelor party in Reno. Thanks. You keep making me money on Google ads. Thanks for supporting a Dad of twin girls.

Now DELURK!

It also works for the sellers of religion too!

Warning: this song may offend you. I don’t really care though.

With the economy in the crapper, we are all having to tighten our belts a little bit. Last night we went to dinner and found out we just missed the kids eat free time window for the Farty Pants Twins. That got me to thinking. Can you smell my brain? Anyway, where else can kids eat free? Here is my list I was able to compile. It is most definitely incomplete, so leave a comment on places you know kids can eat for free or discounted and I will keep the comments open so people can see the list as it grows. At some point in the future I will update the list with all of your comments and links to those restaurants (assuming they have a website.)

So go out there and enjoy a meal out of the house. Just do it wisely.

Denny’s

At some Denny’s restaurants, kids eat free on Tuesday and Saturday nights. You can receive up to two free kids meals for every one regularly priced adults meal. This is perfect for a single mother or father with two kids! The Denny’s deal accommodates kids ages 10 and younger.

Lone Star Steakhouse

Lone Star restaurants embrace an authentic roadhouse theme and serve mesquite-grilled steaks, which are hand-cut fresh daily at each restaurant. Our menu includes “Texas-sized” portions of food, including a variety of combinations that are sure to please. With daily specials for lunch and dinner, a variety of appetizers and desserts and a full-service bar, Lone Star is a destination restaurant.

The Lone Star Steakhouse chain has a special kids eat free deal for the whole day on Tuesdays. Up to two kids can get a free meal off of the kids menu when one adult buys an entrée meal.

Perkins

Perkins is the leading operator and franchisor of nearly 500 full-service family dining restaurants located primarily in the Midwest, Florida and Pennsylvania.

At Perkins Restaurants, which are located all over the country, kids can get a free cookie and free drink with their kids meal.

Baja Fresh

Baja Fresh is excellent, fresh mexican food. Here is waht they say: It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to bring our customers the Baja Fresh® experience. Fresh ingredients, expert preparation, clean cheerful surroundings, genuine smiles, value for the dollar, and prompt courteous service are a tall order to fill…and our people do it, day in and day out.

At our local Baja Fresh, kids eat free on Wednesdays at 4PM. Check with your local Baja Fresh Franchise to find out what deals they offer.

Here are some great links to other websites that show you “Kids eat free” deals.

Coupon Diva’s – Excellent site showing deals by day of the week and restaurant.

Kid’s Eat Free – A great site to search for deals by state.

Kid’s Meal Deals – Another site to find that kid’s meal deal.

Kid’s Eat Free – Once again, a great compilation of deals for kid’s meals.

Good luck and good eating on the cheap.

-Dad2twins