Babydaddy, has had very short stints with Babygirl, or Babyboy, or both at the same time. It has either been for a couple of hours-maybe even a full 8 hrs, a series of days for a couple of hours, and a wknd here or there.
Babydaddy can not fathom what a 18month long paternity leave would be like. As the author talked about the cultural changes in Sweeden as other dad's take long leaves to take care of their children, he also questions the social constructions of dudehood or masculinity. Babydaddy can only assume that if he was the lone dad with the long paternity leave he would begin to feel self conscious around other men. At the same time, babydaddy knows it would be one of the best usage of time to be with his own children, as well one of the most tiring of times.
As Babymama likes to point out, even though Babydaddy may be working a lot, the work in the office is so different than the physical nature, the emotional rollercoaster of full time parenting work at home.
Babydaddy salutes all the mom's who do so much each and everyday with very little acknowledgment of all the daily battles they won.
babyboy sleeping(photo taken in mid Aug)
babygirl giving someone the stink eye or totally enchanted?(photo taken in mid aug)
Thursday, September 2, 2010
18 Months Long!
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This babymama is grateful for all the atta-girls. I can't think of anyone more capable of spending 18 months uninterrupted with the kiddos. But I'd get jealous. But you'd have fun. But we couldn't afford it. But it's nice to dream.
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