It took a few months, but eventually I began to have faith that FTD's ideas and ways were as good as mine. In fact, I think around Ollie turning 6-months old I began to admit his daddy ways were better than mine. Now at a year, it is clear that FTD and I still have two different styles of parenting, but when combined, it does seem like a perfect mix for our son. I coddle and baby Ollie. Daddy plays, jokes around, lets him eat non organic all-natural foods, and teaches him how to do naughty things that makes mommy nuts!
Lately, I have been very overwhelmed with a lot of things going on, or more like just maxed out! So, FTD told me to take the day off. I agreed that I needed it, and took him up on the offer! The plan was to nurse Ollie at 5:30am, go back to sleep and sleep-in! Then I could have the day to do as I pleased, after Ollie's mid-morning nursing.
I thought I would share Ollie and FTD's day...
I woke up at 9:45 am with the following picture sent to my phone...
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| We have, Milk, Vegemite toast, eggs, strawberries And REESE'S PUFFS!!! Oh, and he's watching TV! |
I nursed Ollie to sleep for his nap around 11pm and went off for a day of ME time...
FTD is the king of taking photos. So I was updated all day with photos to let me know all was well. Again, I thought I would share...
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| This was to let me know Ollie was up from his nap. I was thoroughly impressed because FTD Changed Ollie out of his PJ's. Some days, I let Ollie wear his PJ's all day, then change him into a new pair after bath 2 points FTD! |
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| This was to let me know Ollie was being cheeky. He unloaded my bedside table bookshelf, and was trying to climb up the bed. |
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| OH what's this? Daddy is letting Ollie play with mommy's shoes? |
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| This shot came with the caption... Look who's thirsty! Thanks dad. |
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| This was Lunch. Gold Fish, Pasta, Peas, Carrots, Apple juice... Wow, well done again FTD! |
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| Watching YouTube with Daddy... Oh my... |
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| Hanging from the Coat Rack... Oh My! |
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| This is nice, He is playing with his numbers and letters! |
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| OH GOD! Is that his hand all the way in the Diaper Champ? GROSS!! |
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| Ahh good, he is back to playing with his toys... |
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| This was to say that Ollie was tired and ready for nap time. Translation, FTD was ready for nap time! I arrived home 20 minutes later to find them both POOPED! |
While I did not love everything I saw, I loved that the two of them had a fun day! I loved that FTD made a better breakfast and lunch than I would of. I loved that FTD let Ollie explore and be wild more than I would have. I love that I had a day to myself.
So, to any mom worried about daddy being an incompetent ding dong I say... You may be right, but give him a chance to prove you wrong...
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My daughter is slightly older than Ollie (15 mos.), but it seems we have quite a bit in common. I am thoroughly enjoying reading our similar paths!
ReplyDeleteI didn't comment on it previously, but your description of windshield wiping the highchair tray was right on par with our household & I nearly wet my pants when I read it!
Aww yay! Thanks for reading, and commenting! Yes, we had a windsheild wiping of this mornings breakfast. Always a winner!
DeleteThis is awesome. 100% awesome Daddy points! Yep- boys will be boys... (and now I want Reese's puffs- thanks!)
ReplyDeleteLOL! the Reese's Puffs are FTD's Favorite!! Between those and the hand in the diaper champ, I am planning a day off for next week already! I am so proud!
DeleteThis is awesome! I'm glad it worked out and you got a day to yourself. There was post of the same topic (different take) on Scary Mommy a couple of days ago. You should go check it out! =)
ReplyDeleteI love Scary Mommy! I will do check that out, Thanks Kristen!
DeleteThis is gold! Love the picture updates throughout the day. Our daughter is not quite 3 months and as a FTM I'm encouraging dad to spend time with her and not have to ask how to do everything. If he does something different from how I do it I just try and bite my tongue, and if he asks something like "what pyjamas do you want her to wear?" after I ask him to change her, I encourage him to choose and then say that his choice was good. I don't want to end up complaining that he doesn't do anything with her because I am a control freak and he is too afraid to.
ReplyDeleteRia, you are spot on! I was awful at first. Thankfully my husband still continued to try his things and be a super hands on dad. You will be so glad you engaged your husband from an early stage.
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