In honor of National Flip Flop Day, it seems appropriate to have a socks battle, because they certainly aren’t on our feet.

The Battle Arena:  The Paulsen Family Mud Room.

The Combatants:  Dad v the Paulsen Boys.

The Rules of Engagement:  whoever has the most socks just randomly sitting around loses.

First up, we see some of the Paulsen boy socks nestled by a pair of Dad’s flip flops.

Score:  Dad 1, Kids 0.

Oh dear, a pair of Dad’s socks are resting by Mom’s purse.

All tied up, 1-1.

Ah, there we go…  some random Vacation Bible School items resting next to some abandoned kid socks.

Dad 2, Kids 1.

Oops, a box of light bulbs that Dad needs to install and an empty McDonald’s Happy Meal box, but sitting next to them is a pair of Dad’s dress socks.

All tied up, 2-2.  We head into the garage for sudden death overtime.

A pile of dirty baseball cleats.  Looks promising, but…  NO!  Dad’s socks rest at the bottom of the pile.

Kid’s win, 3-2 in OT.

Great job, now pick up your dirty socks and your father’s, while you are at it.  Oh and by the way, Happy Flip Flop Day!