Every week, I am left alone with Alaina, our daughter, for two days. By ourselves. Just her, our two dogs, and Me to run the whole show. Christa, my lovely bride, has normal days off from work. I do not. Our days off differ, so we only need to rely on my Mom, (Alaina's Mimi) for three days a week of babysitting. Christa gets two days with Alaina, I get two days, and Mimi gets three. Very convenient, when it comes to day care... Because Mimi's come free. Thanks Mimi.
You probably won't find many stories or lessons from the days in which Christa or Mimi are watching the baby. Mimi has been a Mom for over 30 years, and Christa has recently joined the Motherhood Club. By default, they are Moms, and are pretty much ready for anything. There isn't much a Mom can learn, that she doesn't already know.
Me, on the other hand... Well... I'm a Father. A new Father. I'm learning new lessons, all day long, 2 days a week, every week. Not that I, or any Father for that matter, is inept. We just aren't Moms.
I'm not going to share everything I learn, on my two days with the baby. After all, you have to learn these things on your own as well. I want to make sure there are some surprises left. You need to discover things on your own too. It makes it more fun.
One other thing...
I LOVE being a Father. I LOVE my family. At no point in these posts, should you assume I am complaining. These posts are intended to be lighthearted and funny insights into my twice a week activities with my wonderful daughter.
The experience of entry into parenthood, is a wonderful whirlwind of laughter and tears and dirty diapers and smiles and pride, etc... There isn't a negative aspect to be found. Unless you count the puddle of baby poop on your jeans... But we'll get to that!
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