I have really been watching Ethan today and yesterday. Seeing how he handles taking care of the kids full-time. He's never been responsible for them two straight days in a row with no breaks. It's . . . interesting!
Ryan had three poopy diapers today and spilled both milk and apple juice on the carpet below our dining room table. Emily accidently dumped her salad all over the floor while clearing her spot from dinner. Allie somersaulted off my bed and smacked her head on the bookcase. I think there were other incidents but this is just what I know happened for sure. Ethan was also trying to clean the junk out of his old office so we can start turning it into the nursery. (No pressure to do that from me; I think he just needed a project this weekend.) He had some football games he wanted to watch but had many interruptions. A few minutes ago he told me, "I NEED to go to work this week!!"
Poor guy. I completely understand what he's facing. When you're the only parent you often have to sacrifice the plans you make and adjust as you go. Sometimes I have wished I had a job to go to also; I love being a stay-at-home mom but it can get overwhelming at times. At least the weekend is almost over!
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Saying this with all good intentions...I think every husband/dad needs a chance to "be the mom" for longer than a couple of hours. It does seem like we get to do all sorts of fun stuff, which, we do, but its not always easy, is it! Back when Lane broke his back and was feeling pretty sick for a while, I told him that he was getting a glimpse of what it's like to be pregnant. You know, the weeks on end of nauseau (i don't even know how to spell the dang word!). In a way, I was kind of like, "it's not so easy! Is it!". So did you tell him something like that? Or say, "and you ever wondered why I was pulling my hair out when you walked in the door? Ah, good luck, Ethan!! :)
He's been such a good trooper helping out with everything. Playing 'Mommy' is tough work.
it's good to know (as hard as it is for you to stand by and watch) that a role of mom can NEVER be replaced!
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