You know, people always talk about what a great career nursing is for it's flexibility. It some ways, that's true, because I can probably get a job almost anywhere. And yes, I can work non-conventional hours and therefore not have my kids in daycare full-time. But that takes a lot of flexibility and compromise on the spouse's part, especially in a case like ours where we have no family locally to help with childcare. For almost three years now Nathan has had a least two weekdays where he's gone straight from work to daddy-duty, and every third weekend I have to work and it's just him and kids from 2pm on. He does a great job, and I know it's not always easy. His job is busy and I know there are times he'd like to just dumb out in front TV and instead spends the evening playing "You've Got Me" (Seth's version of tag). Not to mention the work holidays that I schedule myself to work so we save a day of childcare, and the major holidays that I'm still required to work. So three cheers to Nathan, and all the other daddies who have to take care of bathtime and bedtime because the mommy is at the hospital taking care of someone else. I know Seth has an extra special relationship with Nathan because of our lifestyle, and I'm sure Amelia will, too.
Father's Day is the beginning of a week of celebrating around here...both my boys have birthdays this week, and we have a double baby shower to attend Friday. I'll post pictures throughout the week!
Also, my Grandpa B will spend his Father's Day in Roseau recuperating from spending a week in the hospital, so we're hoping he has a restful day regaining his strength and getting his voice back!
Father's Day is the beginning of a week of celebrating around here...both my boys have birthdays this week, and we have a double baby shower to attend Friday. I'll post pictures throughout the week!
Also, my Grandpa B will spend his Father's Day in Roseau recuperating from spending a week in the hospital, so we're hoping he has a restful day regaining his strength and getting his voice back!
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A long time ago, when I first returned to work and my man was left in the driver's seat, I came home a little critical of something he had/hadn't done. He laid down the law. As long as the kid was not [1] chewing on fiberglass or [2] hanging from the ceiling fan, I couldn't complain.
The kids are now ambi-parented and it is good for all involved. I've seen my niece and nephew [now 18 and 14] be ambi'd and they have turned out great.
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