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Emily writes: “I’m willing to let Ava cry or fuss a little longer than my wife is,” says James Bolton of Oakland, California, of their 7-month-old. “If I’m taking a shower and I hear her cry while she sitting there in her bouncy seat, I’ll peek out to see if she’s in distress. If she’s not, I tell her I’m almost done. But when my wife is showering and hears her cry, she”ll get out and grab her.”
Mr Daddy Commentary: What!!!! They are taking a shower behind a shower curtain, and putting the 7-month-old in a bouncy in the bathroom to entertain herself??? This would never happen at our house, Mr Daddy and Mrs Daddy will take a “stinky” day, before doing that. Sorry James….
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Acts LIke a Kid – The Daddy Difference, By Emily Bloch. Commentary by Mr Daddy.Subscribe to the Daddyblog – and feel free to forward to your friends – thanks
Emily writes: “We’ll set up imaginary football fields, and just play ball forever.” says Rob Jarosh of Cheyenne, Wyoming, who devotes plenty of silly time to his 3-year-old son, Xander. “or he’ll walk around with a wooden spoon and pretend he’s singing into a microphone – he’ll give me a cardboard paper-towel roll and have me pretend it’s a trumpet.”
Why mommy’s are different: Goofing off does seem to come easier to many dads, Seeing their parents feel free enough to be wacky, without concentrating on schedules or how long it takes food to cook, can be a valuable lesson for kids, says Renner, who thinks mommys still bear most of the burden for making sure the house is clean, dinner is on the table, and the kids are on schedule.
Dealing with the difference: Since feeling responsible for everything doesn’t leave much room for fun, try reversing the roles a little. If your husband can’t cook dinner a couple of times a week, make a simple meal of sandwiches and use the extra time to have fun with your kids.
Commentary: HMMMMMM. I am the entertainer in our house, but I thought it was just by default. I simply cannot help myself, if Mrs Daddy, and Mr Lincoln are always laughing at my jokes, and love my entertainment, it only encourages me to do more. And Mrs Daddy, runs the household, so I am not sure I am allowed to cook or set the schedules even if I wanted to…. I will tell you privately, that I have heard Mrs Daddy entertaining Mr Lincoln, singing songs, and playing games, while at the same time, “running the household”.
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The Daddy Difference by Emily Bloch – review by Mr Daddy
Ignore the Details
Emily writes:
“I dress my daughter often,” says Al Weiss of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, dad of 11-month old Elisabeth. “I might put certain clothes on backward because I can’t find a tag. My wife will say, ‘This goes with that’. But as long as my daughter is warm and happy, I am too.”
Why Moms Are Different: “Moms’ routines and standards probably spring from their feeling and responsibility for everything to be perfect,” Renner says, “And lets face it, no one is thinking, ‘Why did her dad(dy) dress her in that?”
Dealing with the Difference: I probably care more about how Sylvia looks than I do about myself (scratch that: I definitely care more about Sylvia). But I’ve been able to strike a deal with Aron: On the days when he’s doing kid duty, he gets complete dibs on her wardrobe, and I say nothing.
Commentary by Mr Daddy: This is just a natural part of evolution. I can stand in Lincoln’s closet and stare at all the clothes and have no idea what to pick or what goes with what. I make my selection based on, does it look comfortable, and are the top and bottom somewhat matching in color. On the other hand, Mrs Daddy, knows in her head, what he will be wearing all week, as well as to special events, etc. She can pick out “great” outfits in seconds. So the bottom line, she picks and I get him dressed. Works!!
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