Mr. Mom

Today at Gymboree I had two women call me "Mr. Mom." They were being very complimentary of course.

The first was a Mom in our class who said, "I told my husband that there was a Dad and Daughter in class and he said 'how about I quit my job and be Mr. Mom, and you go to work.'"

The second instance was a woman coming in for the next class who opened the door for me as I left and said, "awe, look at Mr. Mom... I think that's awesome!"

As I drove home, I thought to myself, "why Mr. Mom?" Why is a Dad who takes an active role in parenting called "Mom"???

I know the movie was popular and everything, but that was the 1980's. Times have changed, haven't they? I absolutely LOVE the time I get to spend with Charlotte. I can't imagine NOT having a few days a week just for her and I... and I know she feels the same.

Beck and I are very fortunate to have the opportunity to share the responsibility of raising our baby girl. It may or may not stay that way for long, but while it lasts all I know, is that I don't feel like a "substitute" for Mom... I feel like a Dad who is head over heels for his daughter.

For the record: No one could ever replace or sub-in for the way my wife cares for and loves our sweet little girl. She is a GREAT Mommy. As for me... I prefer to just be called "Daddy".