Mr. Mom and Homemaking Daddy Part II

I'm still here and the house has not burned down.  In all honesty this is what is considered a success when I started this en-devour.  This however, has been a learning curve that I have immensely enjoyed.  Over the past two weeks now, my poor wife has stood by while I make a mockery of her profession that diligently accomplishes every day while I am at work.  I have learned patience and planning at the two year old level and have gained a new found respect for the job.  I have learned to leave the Marine Corps at the door along with the careful planning and expectations of things always being done by the numbers and to completion at every step.

Cooking with Dad

But what I haven't given up is my want and desire to improve at every step.  As I progressed into my second week I found everything was more fluid, not necessarily easier, but less cumbersome than when I first started.  I started researching and preparing (Thank you Wiki) and found that I was preparing better for each day.  When something new came up I would just take it in stride, stay calm, laugh it off, and plan for it better for the next day.  

I'm looking forward to my last few days as a stay at home dad and cherished this time to not only test my metal as a homemaker (yes honey, I know you were there the whole time "babysitting" me) but also learn a little more about my son.  I look forward to doing this yearly and hope that the next time I get this wonderful opportunity that it will be as fulfilling as this time was.

Negative
- My son wastes so much food.  It gets real frustrating when I can't get his food back to the fridge so I can save it.

Positive
- Nap time with my son is AMAZING.  Nap time at work is unheard of, the opportunity to lay down and have a short nap with my son is mind blowing. though I try to get work done while he is asleep, if the chance presents itself I am all over it.


Stephen Bender
1st Lieutenant, USMC