We have “JUMP” sound effects for Jumping Land, and “TWIRL” sound effects for Twirling Land; but for Backwards Land, Lynn Johnston gives us “HOP” sound effects. I would have loved to have seen “BACKWARDS” sound effects instead.
As for Skipping Land, it appears John skipped it. Sorry. Couldn’t resist that one.
There were ads on TV showing people saying stupid stuff that sounded insane. Then they did a wide shot to show the people were talking to their kids about things at their level. They were aimed at not being afraid to teach your kids stuff at their level no matter how stupid it looked.
I divided my front yard into these different “lands” and made my friends go from one end to the other, jumping, rolling, dancing and so on. I was the only one who knew which “land” they were landing on, but that didn’t seem to matter. We were all about 6, I guess, it was a sunny day and we didn’t have TV.
In Kindergarten when it’s was Dad’s and Donuts day I was the only father who did the Chicken Dance with my child. All the kids loved it and the other dads just glared at me. I never minded being silly with my boys.
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
like that neighbor never had any fun with his kids
howtheduck over 5 years ago
We have “JUMP” sound effects for Jumping Land, and “TWIRL” sound effects for Twirling Land; but for Backwards Land, Lynn Johnston gives us “HOP” sound effects. I would have loved to have seen “BACKWARDS” sound effects instead.
As for Skipping Land, it appears John skipped it. Sorry. Couldn’t resist that one.
LeeCox over 5 years ago
I think it’s really sweet that John decided to play along with Elizabeth. That’s part of what being a dad is all about!
jpayne4040 over 5 years ago
Great respect for John on this one! What a great opportunity to show your kid you love her!
asrialfeeple over 5 years ago
He’s a pretty cool dad.
loridobson Premium Member over 5 years ago
Playing with children is good for body and soul!
Little Caesar over 5 years ago
“If anybody asks, I’ll be in Gin & Tonic land.”
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 5 years ago
There were ads on TV showing people saying stupid stuff that sounded insane. Then they did a wide shot to show the people were talking to their kids about things at their level. They were aimed at not being afraid to teach your kids stuff at their level no matter how stupid it looked.
jless over 5 years ago
Lynn’s Notes:
I divided my front yard into these different “lands” and made my friends go from one end to the other, jumping, rolling, dancing and so on. I was the only one who knew which “land” they were landing on, but that didn’t seem to matter. We were all about 6, I guess, it was a sunny day and we didn’t have TV.
sandpiper over 5 years ago
John has achieved ‘childhood joy regained.’ Some times hard to do but with the right ‘coach’, it can be done.
bryan42 over 5 years ago
Great moves, Jon!
Zyxian over 5 years ago
Such a good father.
circleM over 5 years ago
In Kindergarten when it’s was Dad’s and Donuts day I was the only father who did the Chicken Dance with my child. All the kids loved it and the other dads just glared at me. I never minded being silly with my boys.
capricorn9th over 5 years ago
This is adorable. Things daddies do for their little girls.
Brain Pudding over 5 years ago
Good dad Dad. Good dadding.
pchemcat over 5 years ago
Sweet dad that encourages his child’s imagination.
m b over 5 years ago
Cool Dad, that would have been my Daddy – he was an awesome, active in my life Dad for the 50’s & 60’s, I was lucky :o)
bethib over 5 years ago
Just what a great dad does….
feefers_ 4 months ago
That’s a daddy