We recently partnered up with Everything Mom {Pregnancy} to host a story-writing contest for stories on pregnancy, motherhood and more. The post below is our pick for a winner!
You know that call … the one that comes at 10:15pm while you are out with your friends for the evening, thrilled that you’re able to take some time for yourself because Daddy and Baby are looking after each other … the call that starts with a harmless little ditty on the cell phone … a glance at the call display to see that someone (probably Daddy) is calling from home … and then all hell breaks loose!
Before the phone has even made it to your ear, you can hear the screaming … unsure which of the two is making the sound, you tentatively stammer, “hello … is everything OK?” when it so clearly is NOT!! Then you hear the desperation in his voice, “Are you on your way home yet? (part irritation, part anxiety, part wishful thinking) … he’s been crying screaming for an hour and a half – the kid has stamina!”
No, I’m not on my way home. Should I be? Again a stupid question … clearly they both need me. The problem is … I’m an hour away. “OK, “ I say grudgingly, “I’m on my way,” I’m annoyed that my evening is cut short, but mostly feeling guilty that I left frozen milk for them when we already know that my milk does not freeze well (it takes on a metallic taste). “Try taking him for a walk in the stroller.”
One hour later I arrive home. Sliding my key into the lock, I hear complete silence from inside. Perhaps they’re still out walking? No … there he is … in the stroller … fast asleep just inside the door … and there’s Daddy on the couch, with a huge “rescue me” look on his face.
My first Mum’s Night Out was only a partial success, but it did improve with time and experience. First rule? No frozen milk. Second rule? Make sure Daddy is armed with confidence and a plethora of tools to help settle Baby when he’s upset. Third rule? Turn off the cell phone … just kidding (or am I?)
Men really need to be less dependent on the spouse! My gosh, girl, why is it the women do everything, rescue all but get the least respect?
@ joanne – Haha. Indeed. But men work hard too, this one seemed just a bit of practice :)
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