Last week was a crazy week in our household. I was out of town for work on Tuesday and Wednesday and MacKay had to take over my mommy role while I was gone. This was his first time staying home with Harlan by himself and being responsible for all of the parenting duties. I wasn’t nervous about leaving him with Harlan and I don’t think he was either until he saw the long list of things to remember I left him.
Although he had a lot on his plate {between work and taking care of Harlan and the house} I did not receive one phone call from him while I was gone. I expected to get at least one asking me where something was or maybe a little bit of complaining about how tough it was, but nothing. Not a peep.
It was nice for me to be able to go away for a night {even it is was for work} and have time for myself. I read Water for Elephants on the train ride to and from without being bothered. I was able to sleep in a big bed stretched out all by myself and I could’t wait to enjoy a hot meal in silence.
When I returned from Boston MacKay thought that he could relinquish his mom duties, but I got sick and stayed in bed for most of the later part of the week and weekend. As I felt guilty for not being able to do anything, MacKay trekked on and didn’t complain once. He made sure Harlan was bathed, fed, and happy.
He even went above and beyond and took her and the pups on walks throughout the day and spent hours at the playground with her.
I am beyond blessed to have a husband that can take over the household at a moments notice and do it so effortlessly. Maybe I should leave more often… 😉
When was the first time your husband had to play the role of Mr. Mom? How did he do?
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20 comments
Alison@Mama Wants This
Twitter: MamaWantsThis
That is awesome! It’s great to know that your spouse can be relied on. I haven’t had the opportunity to test out my husband’s Mr Mom skills yete………..
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Natalie
Twitter: corp2domestic
Now it sounds like you have a keeper! Maybe we should let our husbands be Mr. Mom more often! Hope you are feeling better and glad you got to have some alone time! 🙂
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Melissa at Tall Blonde
Yay for great hubbies!!! I must say my hubby most always will step in if need be. He (and Mia) rely on me a lot, but it’s awesome to know he is capable of holding down the fort.
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blueviolet
You’re so lucky that he did such a capable and terrific job! Mine would do it if needed, but the truth is that I very rarely went anywhere that required it. Just little naptime jaunts and stuff.
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Jessica
Twitter: mytimeasmom
It is nice to have time away even if it is for work. I just read Water for Elephants and I loved it.
Sorry to hear you got sick but I hope you are feeling better now.
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The Mommyologist
Glad you are feeling better! Sounds like your hubby is a real keeper. Mine is great with the kiddo too. Makes life so much easier!
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Mikki
Aww. What a great post!! My hubby stumbled a little at first when it came to me leaving him in charge, but he quickly got the hang of it!! We are blessed aren’t we..
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Bicultural Mama
I could totally relate to your story. I just left my DD with my hubby for 3 days – the longest ever. He did fine. Glad all went well with your hubby, too!
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Alicia @MommyDelicious
Twitter: MommyDelicious
It’s always nice to get away (even if it’s work-related) and be able to eat, read, and sleep in peace. But it’s not so nice to be sick afterwards… are you better now? And Mackay…. What. A. Keeper!
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Cam Bibs&Baubles
funny you should write this… this was my weekend. i got sick and my husband had to take over. great daddies ROCK!
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Glamamom
Twitter: glamamom
I totally had faith in him.
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Shell
He did great! Mine? Was a mess. LOL
Sarah at The Stroller Ballet
Well done! I think it’s good for men to take over these responsibilities from time to time…sounds like you had a great time away, as well! (Even if it was work related)
Patty
Twitter: nycpatty
That’s awesome! You guys really are a team 🙂 Hope you are feeling better!
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Elena
Twitter: elenawollborg
It’s so nice to have some time away for yourself. That train ride sounds amazing! Maybe I’ll just take a train ride to nowhere to read a book. I’ll look really odd when I don’t get off at any of the stops. 😉
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christy
Yay – it’s so awesome knowing that your husband can handle it all, and then some, isn’t it? Cute pix, and hope you’re feeling better now!
Last August was the first time I’ve left my husband alone with the kids – for two days and two nights while I attended BlogHer! Our daughter just about 2 years old and our baby was 3 months. And they all did GREAT! I can’t wait to attend it again this year – only this time I’m leaving them for three nights and four full days! Yahoo!
betsy
My husband does a great job taking care of the kids…but the house is usually a war zone! At least is priorities are in the right place.:) He always tells me when I return that the house would burn down without me. It is nice knowing that they do need me! LOL
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liz
Wow – go him! He handled it like an ol’ pro!
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elizabeth-flourishinprogress
Twitter: noshoppingliz
Impressive!
After I got married to Harv, he didn’t have to play Mr. Mom until I went out of town last year on a retreat. He had to get her ready for school, cook her dinner, fix her hair, all that. He did it so well, both my daughter and were totally impressed!
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Kerri
Twitter: SavvyMomNYC
It is all about teamwork. How great is that you can be confident everything is going well while you are away. BTW – totally love Harlan’s Paul Frank pjs. We love monkeys in our house.
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