To all the men with kiddos...

Tonight I dedicate this posting to all the men that have kiddos.

I just have to say, I love my husband. He is a great husband and father... but he's not the momma. =)



Sometimes, I think my husband feels this way. In our house, I am the one that tends to be with our children the most. Especially in the summer. My role as the momma is pretty much 24/7. Our family supports and loves the daddy of the house. We know he is out there at work giving his all to provide this happy life that we have. We are very lucky to be able to have one parent home. (I count my blessings!) We understand that sometimes he comes home cranky and tired. He needs some rest. Yet, he still gives into the call to become Super Dad by playing video games, going to the pool, coaching soccer, reading stories, cooking dinner, etc. He truly is a Super Dad.

But I can't help to laugh at some of his quarks. The way he does things differently or has completely different opinions about things. For instance, he likes to think the girls will go to bed at a decent time when they have a friend over. (He's married to me... you think he'd realize that girls don't stop talking!) lol. He is much more strict about getting to bed on time then me. I find that bedtime is a great time to be relational with the girls. They really open up to me and talk. He's all down to business rushing us to have our eyes closed right at 8pm. He is not quick to take away privileges and rarely raises his voice. He manages to get everyone dressed and fed, but brushing teeth and combing hair is more optional than my routine. He likes things simple and doesn't want to spoil them too much. He thinks a family vacation should be just hanging out (when I'm used to be dragged all over the United States).

Being the daddy is good. The kiddos never really had a daddy present in their lives. They need that protective love. They need that hard working fellow in their lives. They see his example and his patience. Heaven knows that patience isn't my strong suit, but I'm working on it. They see goodness in a whole different way when they see how he loves. So I don't mind that we are different. I think it is a good thing.

So men, it's ok to do things differently cause... well, you're not the momma and you weren't designed to be.