With a glass of wine in hand, I have to admit: my partner can often be a bit clueless about the respect my role as a Stay-at-Home-Mom deserves. He’s a good-hearted and considerate person, which is why I love him dearly. However, there are moments where I feel like I could swing my frying pan at him!
As a dad, he definitely brings the fun to parenting. When the kids are eager to break the house rules and create chaos, they know they can count on dad. Conversely, when they seek comfort, food, or want to report a sibling’s mischief, they rush to me.
Here are ten ways my partner inadvertently makes me the less exciting parent:
- “Go ask mom.” Seriously? You can’t just say no to our child who wants to take a bath with the dog? I guess that makes me the “bad guy” again.
- “Oh, don’t listen to your mother!” This one drives me up the wall! After I’ve spent hours managing the kids, you stroll in and flip the rules upside down, undermining my authority.
- Handing out sweets after a long talk with me about sugar’s effects on their behavior. So, do I get to indulge in a glass of wine whenever I want? Because if that’s the case, I could handle your special treat negotiations a lot better.
- Winding the kids up before bedtime. There’s nothing quite like trying to calm a hyper, overtired four-year-old who spent the last twenty minutes running around naked because dad said it was okay.
- Rewarding kids with toys during grocery trips. If they get a new toy every time we go out, I think I deserve a treat too. After all, it’s way more stressful for me! I’m envisioning chocolate, new shoes, and a well-deserved day off.
- Releasing the kids from timeout early. When our little one had a meltdown for trying to attach a spatula to the dog’s tail, and you let him out of timeout early, you just gave him the green light to resume his “experiment.”
- Saying yes to outlandish requests without discussing it with me. You agreed to let them finger paint the fridge, and now it’s a colorful disaster! Guess who’s stuck cleaning it up? Not you!
- Allowing them to skip brushing their teeth to avoid a fight. Tooth decay is real, and I believe our kids should brush their teeth every night, especially after sugar-filled treats you’ve offered them.
- Disappearing when diaper duty calls. When baby has a messy diaper, you seem to vanish into thin air. Are you off cleaning that art project instead?
- Offering unsolicited advice on how to improve my role. I truly appreciate your suggestions to make my SAHM job smoother—especially when you leave your clothes and wet towel just three feet from the hamper after your shower!
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In summary, while my partner definitely adds the fun factor to parenting, it often leaves me carrying the weight of responsibility. Balancing fun and structure is a challenge, but it keeps our family dynamic lively.