Baby's Daddy

"Oh Cutie Pie! What is that smell? Uh oh! That's horrible. Don't breathe Cutie Pie! Don't breathe! Ugh! Oh my gosh that's a lot! Wipes! I need wipes! Don't move! Gag! Ew! That's right Cutie Pie! Wave your hands in front of your face to push the fumes away! Fan, fan, fan! OK, almost done. Where is that hand sanizitzer? Here Cutie Pie, you need some too. We have got to sanitize!"

I was trying to take a nap the other day when I overheard Cutie Pie and his dad spending some quality time together. I started laughing so hard, I woke myself up. I was a little bothered because it caused me to miss out on one of those elusive naps I keep hearing about.

Cutie Pie and his Daddy are like two peas in a pod. They look alike, they dress alike and they both seem to think gas is funny. Cutie Pie's first smile was for Daddy, his first laugh too. I can't say that I wasn't bitterly jealous but I got over it when I saw how in love my husband is with our son.

I realize that I am incredibly lucky to have such an involved husband. Cutie Pie's Daddy loves to play with his baby. Their favorite game is peek a boo. Daddy takes this game so seriously that Cutie Pie seems to just about jump out of his skin when he hears Daddy say "BOO!" Then when he sees that it is just his best buddy Daddy, they both laugh and laugh. The best help that Daddy gives me is when he helps with chores around the house. Things can get chaotic with a baby around and cleaning up often falls at the bottom of the Neverending To-Do List.

Having a child has given me a new found respect for single mothers. Even with a helpful husband, caring for only one child is an enormous task. I can't imagine having more than one child and no other adult to help. It's like trying to play baseball with one hand tied behind your back. They all deserve their own "Single-Mother's Day." It should fall somewhere in between Mother's Day and Father's Day. Hallmark should make greeting cards.

I don't know how they do it and I'm glad I don't have to. I like to take a nap every now and then.

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