Working Dads

Pray tell, why is it that a dad out with the kids is still such a novelty?  My husband had our three kids out at the craft store last weekend.  A woman approached him and asked sweetly, "Mommy's morning off?"  My husband responded quickly and probably just as sweetly "My wife is at home writing her dissertation for her PhD." 

I wouldn't have thought of that line myself.  But my hubby with the quick wit responded.  So thanks to my parenting partner - a working dad - who never gets a morning, afternoon or evening off.  And frankly, neither do I.  We're parents.  And we share in the responsibility for raising our children. 

I've decided from now on when I meet a man who has children to ask first, "so what's it like being a working dad?"  "Is it hard to balance?"  "Are you a hockey dad, a soccer dad, a basketball dad or a baseball dad?"  "Or, maybe you are a ballet dad, a piano dad or a karate dad?" 

Or maybe I'll just refer to myself as a "working parent."  Is it the twenty-second century yet?

Comments

[Derek the Ænglican]

My favorite is when folks, especially guys, see me with the girls and ask if I'm playing "Mr. Mom". My answer--"No, I'm *being* Mr. Dad" (with an implied, what's your excuse...).

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[liz]

Um, I am just a little late to this post... but wanted to thank you for it. As Seth plans to be a stay-at-home dad (who happens to be a voice teacher/freelance singer), we anticipate this question all the time!