“Papa, what are you doing on the floor? And, why is the TV on? Are you going to watch some rerun?”

“No, Lexi. I’m going to start exercising more. One of my New Year’s resolutions.”

“I see, Papa. But, Daddy, I like you the way you are.”

“That’s sweet of you to say, Lexi, but the holidays have given me a little bit of a tummy and I want to stay slim.”

“My girlfriends all think you’re kinda hot, you know.”

“Really? Well, I don’t want to get any more of a ‘dad-bod’ than I already have. I can’t have the girls thinking I’m hot and have a dad-bod to boot!”

“You’re funny, Daddy. OK, I can see you want to stay in shape, but why are you nude? Won’t you hurt yourself? That’s what Joey says, anyway.”

“Joey and you talk about him exercising without clothes on? Well, maybe he doesn’t know how to exercise so he doesn’t get hurt. Probably too vigorous.”

“What do you mean, Papa? He’s on the football and basketball teams, you know, and they all have to exercise hard. He says that he at least has to wear a jock-strap to keep his junk under control!”

“And he’s right: for weight lifting and running, a man does have to keep his junk under control, just like when you’re in gym and you need to wear a sports bra so that your boobs don’t bounce too hard.”

“So, why don’t you have at least a jock-strap, Papa?”

“That’s because I’m going to do some low-impact exercises for a while, until I get used to exercising again. I’m going to start with some yoga.”

“Oooh, yeah! Yoga. We had some in gym class last year. They were kind of fun, with all of the funny names for the poses.”

“I’m going to turn on the video, now, Lexi. Would you want to join me?”

“Do I have to be undressed, too, Papa?”

“Yes.”

“OK. Give me a minute.”

“Well, you don’t need the exercise, Lexi. Just look at how perfect you are!”

“Oh, Papa, you’re just saying that because you love me! I think my legs are too skinny, and my boobs are too small! And, I think I’m getting a little tummy, too!”

“Your legs are not too skinny, young lady, and your boobs are perfect for you. But, maybe you are getting a little tummy.

“The video says we have to stretch first. Touch your toes, Lexi!”

“That’s easy, Daddy! Can you touch yours?”

“Now, reach up as far as you can and stretch your legs! See, my hands can touch the ceiling!”

“I’m too short, but I can reach almost that far!

Papa, the instructions now tell us to swing from side-to-side, stretching our obliques, whatever they are!”

“OK, now, down on the floor, Lexi. Let’s see you do a ‘downward dog.’”

“Oh, Papa! What are you doing? Why are you behind me? Are you going to fuck me?”

“Yes, Lexi. Just like a dog! Woof!”

Story by Jon Eugene
Illustrations by Mat