I have a new respect for "stay-at-home" Moms.
Shannon's back is bugging her so I've stayed home the last 2 days. Caring for Jacqueline and Sophie has been my sole responsibility. Shannon has stayed in her chair the entire time, so its not like other "Daddy Days" when she does help some.
Feeding, clothing, diapering, playing with, occupying, discliplining, and any other "-ing" 2 toddlers is tough work.
I have to admit we had our first "big" accident yesterday while I was in charge. Jacqueline took a tumble down the bottom half of the stairs yesterday afternoon. She got distracted by Sophie while walking down. She lost her concentration, turned her head to look at Sophie, lost her balance, and her hand fell out of mine. She bounced 3 times (I remember...it all happened in slow motion) on her back and shoulders. Fortunately, her head and neck were fine. She was scared, but was back to normal in about 20 minutes. Kids are tough!
So, KUDOS to Mom's around the world. Sit back and have a glass of wine, or a back rub or a massage, or all the above....you deserve it!
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I was telling Shannon yesterday that is probably not just physically exhausting but also mentally; always thinking of what has to be done next, what they may need, how to keep them entertained next, what to feed them, etc. etc.
Kudos to daddies, too, who are willing to stay home when needed and help out!
amy is right... not that we moms don't have a hard job... but when the dads "do it for the day"... you aren't used to it so it is really harder on you!
it is exhausting. we do it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. there is no break. we can't leave work at 5.
i'm not complaining though. i wish we could afford for me to not work. i love it!
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