Now, I don't want any dads to take offence. I actually admire the ability to self serve. For whatever reason...I am incapable of putting myself first. I blame Mommy guilt. It seems to me dads don't suffer from that same nagging feeling they could be doing better...ALL the time. I always feel like I could do more. Here are the signs I've noticed that men don't struggle with the same guilt moms do.
1. They go to the bathroom alone and with the door closed......they even take their time!!!
2. He watches sports for hours.
3. Dads watch what they want on TV. Sometimes they even change the cartoons.
4. Dads make and eat a snack for and by themselves.
5. Dads seem to have this amazing ability to fall asleep. Anywhere. Through anything....labor, newborns, nightmares, earthquakes, plays, hide n seek....anything.
6. Men can play video games, listen to music, watch TV and it all of a sudden becomes appropriate.
7. He gets dressed, gets ready, and brushes his teeth first.
8. He SITS down to eat his meals, even reads the newspaper during breakfast.
9. Dads can take regular showers...ALONE!
10. Daddy isn't trying to make it to every birthday party, event, or get together. It's ok to say no.
As I said, I have noticed this in admiration. I'm totally jealous. Men seem to have an easier time taking a few minutes for themselves. I've said it before and Ill say it again....Mommy guilt is a bitch!
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ReplyDeleteSometimes we just have to give ourselves permission to have lives of our own. ;)
ReplyDeleteMy first MIL gave me some really good advice. She told me it was in my kids best interests to set some time for myself. She said if I was always at their beck and call, they would see me as subservient rather than is a guiding force in their lives. I've observed this in other moms interacting with their kids and discovered it's true. Kids need for us moms to set that as an example.