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Written by Bart Buskey
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TGIF! If you are a stay-at-home Dad (SAHD) that is what you hear
from your wife. You on the other hand are thinking about
the yard work, taking care of the kids and if you have time you will go
fishing, golfing, bowling, watching t.v. or whatever with your buddies.
When I was growing up my Mom used to tell us "A Mothers work is never
done." My Mom stayed home with us and believe me, I know what she
meant. My mom did an awesome job and I know as kids we never
truly appreciated her for what she did. So, "Thank You Mom for
putting us kids first and staying home with us!" It is because of
my Mom's example that I am a SAHD.
When you are a stay at home parent it seems as if you are doing the
same thing 24/7. Your spouse gets to have a two-day weekend from
their job, but in most cases it seems as if you don't. Sure you
are having help, but you are still basically doing the same thing.
A lot of times we forget that our children are doing the same things as
well. We also forget that we need to do things together as a
family. A lot of times the working parent wants to come home and
relax for the weekend or get some gardening done or get that extra
house work done, that we as husbands don't see or do.
Our children do not get a lot of time, as a whole, with the entire
family unit together. Try doing more activities at night together
as a family. One thing that we like to do is have a family
night. Sometimes family night consist of two or three nights
during the week.
Our main family night is on Friday. Mom comes home from work and
she either brings home pizza, hamburgers, or we make my favorite French
bread pizza. As Mom is getting comfy for the night, the boys and
I are picking out a movie to watch. Sometimes we do a short movie
during dinner, and then we play board games afterwards.
This is so much fun! We really enjoy it. It is actually
quite relaxing and the boys will always remember these times.
There are other things you can do as a family and I will expand on
these ideas in the spring and summer.
It is critical that you set time out of the week for the family unit to
grow closer together. It isn't always easy, but in the long run
your children will benefit from it.
Remember to give your child a hug and tell them that you love them.
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