Way To Go Kenneth!

I wanted to write a separate post just to brag on my husband and his great Daddy abilities.

As I've mentioned, my mother-in-law (who is also our babysitter) was out of town from last Wednesday until yesterday. I took off Wednesday & Thursday to keep Ashleigh and Kenneth stayed home with her Friday & Monday. Let me start by saying I didn't "make" him do that. He asked me how we would work it, then because of some things going on at his office, he could only take off Friday & Monday, which pretty much made the decision for us.

Thursday evening, I just went over a few quick things with him, nothing major. Just what to feed her for breakfast & lunch because he's never done those meals. And just like I knew it would, Friday went just fine. Even the TWO poopy diapers! I called to check on them, but I always call his Mom during the day too. I just need that little connection with my baby for a minute. It's not because I really think my call is needed.

Yesterday he called to double check the dosage on her Zantac (for her acid reflux that I hope she outgrows SOON) and he had it right anyway. And the rest of the day was smooth sailing.

I didn't expect him to have any problems, because if I doubted his abilities to take care of our daughter, I'd never have left her with him. But as my co-workers found out he kept her 2 days all by himself, their amazement (strong word, but don't know what else to use) made me realize how lucky I am. I just sort of took it for granted we'd split the days we'd be without a baby sitter. I mean, I'm not a single parent, why should I carry the load like I am? He's a Daddy and that comes with responsibility. But a friend of mine with two children said her husband has NEVER kept either of their children all day long, and their son will be 7 in July. Several other co-workers told me of Fathers they know who would never do that; they can't even keep the kids for a few hours without constant phone calls to the Mommy.

Even though I knew Kenneth was a great Daddy, the past few days have made me appreciate him even more. I just wanted to share it with everyone!