Posted by Dinah on September 30, 2002, at 16:31:34
In reply to I'm having a hard mom day., posted by SandraDee on September 27, 2002, at 18:28:46
I think I'm going to give my husband a big hug tonight. Since we both work (although I only work part time) parenting is a 50-50 job around here. In fact, my husband probably does more of the hands on work than I do.
Yes, Ted, he does give the baths, and gets him dressed in the morning. He plays with him, takes him places, and generally is a very involved Dad. He even takes off of work at times to stay with him when he's off of school, although my job is more flexible so I do more of that.
And we have a firm, although unspoken, rule. If someone was a full time parent for the day, the other parent does the hands on stuff that evening. Like if I'm with my son all day, my husband will play with him in the evening while I'll do the dishes or laundry, or even relax. :) We both are aware of the challenge of being patient and understanding and selfless for an entire day.
I really admire you, Sandra, for being able to do that day in and day out. It's a very special, rewarding, and difficult job. Why don't you tell your hubby that you don't want to hog all the rewards of spending time with your kids and you insist that he be blessed as well? :) It's true you know. No one ever ends their life regretting spending so much time with their kids.
poster:Dinah
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