Relief is spelled D*A*D*D*Y
So, I’m just goin’ to brag on my hubby person a bit.
HE IS AMAZING!
My beloved has been stressed beyond stressed lately, but when he came home on Friday and noticed how wired our 10 year old was, he decided that the only cure for Jeremiah’s wildness was extra Daddy time. And boy oh boy did it work. My hubby took it upon himself to spend major 1-on-1 time with our youngest, even going through “It’s so Amazing!” with him, something we’ve been trying to do for weeks, but haven’t found the appropriate time.
I have seen a huge difference in Jeremiah today. His body language is relaxed. His smiles are genuine. His jokes are innocent and not attention seeking. I noticed it immediately when he got up this morning and I called him on it.
“Miah, what’s different about you today? You seem really happy.”
“Daddy and I had special time last night.”
That was it. Nothing more, nothing less. Daddy made the difference.
This is a hard thing in our family. Daddy has to travel for his work, that’s just how it is. Some weeks he doesn’t, but most weeks he does. Mom does a fine job while Dad’s away, but it’s just not the same. Especially when there are two very needy boys in the house.
Which brings me to my next point. Gabe. He had a hard day today. Lots of 12 year old behavior. Lots of attention seeking. He’s missing the Daddy time. He needs it too, but there is only so much Hubby-person to go around, and right now, for Mom’s sanity, Jeremiah needs the intervention.
Thank you, Father God, for a husband who has so easily stepped into the role of fathering two very hurt, very needy boys. Thank you that he has recognized the need for me to have a break this weekend and has stepped into that role without a second thought. Thank you for his continual sacrifices, and please bless his efforts beyond measure. And when he feels like a failure, when he loses his temper, when he is just so stressed and frustrated with work that it boils over, please help him to give himself the grace that you extend to him every hour. Bless him, Lord.
Amen. As one dad to another: good job!