Well I certainly enjoyed the post this week. So wonderful to hear things from the "daddy's" perspective. You are all amazing Daddies.
It's hard to remember a lot of what was when you kids were babies. I will say having more than one ultimately takes a lot of pressure off of Mom and Dad being the one and only, do-all, end-all. You kind of feel better leaving the kids now and then when you know they have each other. Plus on a day to day basis, ultimately they will entertain each other and play together, and discover the world and the way things work with a loyal sidekick, or two or... I always feel that Dad and my greatest gift to you kids was giving you each other.
Everything all of you say is so true, and the reality is the basics of parenting/child-rearing are really the basic things.
Warmth, food, love, affection, play, sleep... and continual growth automatically happens for both parents and babies. (Baby Kit at 8 months is most intrigued by my shoelace and a Solo cup.) Keep it simple, and don't be afraid to give yourself a time-out when you need it.
I remember loving you so much that I would inhale your every exhale, being so thankful that you were mine, all mine. But I have learned that the best feeling in the world has been watching you grow into your own unique person, and finding a spouse who loves you just as much if not more than I do. Knowing this is what makes me happiest, and now seeing you create your own family is just exhilarating. Here's to you all--moms and dads of today--for keeping everything in perspective and being able to see what truly is most important in life.
Oh yeah-- liked the recipe, too.
Well I certainly enjoyed the post this week. So wonderful to hear things from the "daddy's" perspective. You are all amazing Daddies.
It's hard to remember a lot of what was when you kids were babies. I will say having more than one ultimately takes a lot of pressure off of Mom and Dad being the one and only, do-all, end-all. You kind of feel better leaving the kids now and then when you know they have each other. Plus on a day to day basis, ultimately they will entertain each other and play together, and discover the world and the way things work with a loyal sidekick, or two or... I always feel that Dad and my greatest gift to you kids was giving you each other.
Everything all of you say is so true, and the reality is the basics of parenting/child-rearing are really the basic things.
Warmth, food, love, affection, play, sleep... and continual growth automatically happens for both parents and babies. (Baby Kit at 8 months is most intrigued by my shoelace and a Solo cup.) Keep it simple, and don't be afraid to give yourself a time-out when you need it.
I remember loving you so much that I would inhale your every exhale, being so thankful that you were mine, all mine. But I have learned that the best feeling in the world has been watching you grow into your own unique person, and finding a spouse who loves you just as much if not more than I do. Knowing this is what makes me happiest, and now seeing you create your own family is just exhilarating. Here's to you all--moms and dads of today--for keeping everything in perspective and being able to see what truly is most important in life.