Thursday, October 23, 2008

Leaves a changin'

Fall has arrived. Living in California one of the things I missed was fall. I’m really enjoying the season this year, after years of not watching the turn of the season. Trees are amazing shades of red, yellow, orange, with a few glimpses of fading green here and there. The air is cold and crisp. It feels clean. I have to say it’s a very beautiful time of year!

Living in a place where seasons weren’t marked by changes in weather, I often felt like time slipped away. Nothing marked one time of year from another. I like the marked seasons, it helps me remember what happens when. It also encourages me to do new and different things as some things one can’t do in other seasons.

Friday, October 03, 2008

Mr. Mom

As most people know, Jeff is staying home with Chi while I work. I think that this is great! Now, I'm not saying that I don't miss them both very much when I'm at work, nor am I saying I don't ever have the feelings of guilt that I'm not with Chi as is traditionally true. But what I am saying, is that I think that Chi is getting some of the most amazing time with his daddy.

Jeff does an awesome job with the little guy, from playtime, tummy time, hikes, time with the dog, porch, with other people, naps, books, songs, the list goes on and on. I call him on occassion throughout the day to check in, and am always amazed at what is going on...busy busy busy.



In the last few days I have myself a bit annoyed with people around me, society I suppose. I have been asked over and over again if Jeff can do this or if Jeff can do that. As if watching and being with Chi is an easy, relatively simple task that allows him to sit around, watch t.v., play video games, or whatever it may be.

The question I have found myself asking is would I get the same questions? Would I as a mom have people assume that I too was just sitting around, not too busy and free to do lots of other things since childcare isn't "all that hard". Something I've pondered. Especially as our culture seems to shift and be more and more accepting of the stay at home dad.

Long story short, I'm really proud of my husband, and so happy that my child gets amazing, loving, attention full of fun each and every day!