Why My Son Swore Off Being an Electrician

Why My Son Swore Off Being an Electrician
   

Hey y’all! Let me tell you about something hilarious that happened with my husband and our son, Darius. Trust me, you’ll get a good laugh out of this one.

So, it’s been snowing like crazy here in Ohio—like real heavy snowfall, the kind we rarely ever see. Everything’s white and chilly, and while most folks would stay bundled up indoors, my husband had other plans. He decided this was the perfect time to head over to the warehouse and change a lightbulb—yes, a lightbulb!

But not just any lightbulb. This thing was way up—80 feet in the air. And who better to ask for help than Darius? Now, if you know my son, you know he’s not exactly the “handyman” type. He’s usually behind a camera, filming mukbangs or recording podcasts. Getting on a mechanical lift and fixing something? That’s not his usual vibe. But to my surprise (and my amusement), he agreed to go with his dad. I think he just wanted to be helpful and get it done quicker.

When they got there, I tagged along, just to supervise (and secretly to watch the show unfold). And oh, what a show it was! The look on Darius’s face when he started going up that lift—it was priceless. Pure panic! His eyes got wide, his lips were pressed together, and I could tell he was already regretting his life choices. I had to fight so hard not to burst out laughing right then and there.

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But the best part? While up in the air, Darius accidentally dropped a bolt. In full panic mode, he shouted, “Mom! I dropped the bolt!” and climbed down like his life depended on it. He spent five whole minutes crawling around on the warehouse floor, muttering things like, “Oh no, what am I gonna do? What’s Dad gonna say?” It was like watching a suspense movie and a comedy at the same time. Thankfully, after a dramatic search, he finally found it.

Even though he was clearly out of his element, Darius didn’t give up. He pushed through his fears, followed his dad’s instructions, and got the job done. And guess what? He even filmed parts of it for his content! Now that’s dedication. I could tell my husband was proud, though he tried to keep a straight face. Deep down, he was probably just as nervous as Darius—but you know how dads are. Calm on the outside, freaking out just a little on the inside.

You know that old saying, “Like father, like son”? It couldn’t be more true with these two. They both have that do-it-yourself spirit and prefer fixing things themselves instead of calling in a professional. The difference? My husband is quiet and focused, while Darius narrates the entire process with dramatic flair. It cracks us all up every time!

By the end of it, the lightbulb was replaced, the bolt was recovered, and Darius took a deep breath of relief. He declared loudly, “That’s it. I’m never being an electrician again!” But knowing him, the next time his dad asks for help, he’ll be the first to say yes—because no matter how loud he complains, Darius will always step up when it comes to helping his dad.

And that, my friends, is why I love my boys so much. They’re a mess, but they make life so entertaining.