Home Mummy

You know what I find funny? 

That people find it hard to understand that a father can look after his kids. People praise me for taking my kids to do the groceries when Jemma is just expected to.  Jemma says she has on occasions been out with the boys obviously struggling with something but no one would give her a hand, as she is expected to manage being the mother. I bet if I was in the same position people would jump to help me as I'm the 'incompetant' male.

I have been asked many times if im babysitting my own kids?! Confused I just reply "I'm not sure what you meen? I'm their dad!." They would say things like - "If your wife works full time who looks after the kids?" or "Wow your cooking dinner!?" and my favourite comment would be "Are you playing 'Mr Mum' today?".  Society still isnt sure what to make of a father being a primary carer. It used to make me so angry. Although still annoying, now it just ammuses me more than anything.

We took the boys to the markets one Sunday morning. We went up to a stall where an Asian man was selling jackets. As William was in need of a nice thick jacket for winter, Jemma bought one. She got talking to this man when he asked what I do. Jemma replied "He looks after our kids." This nice Asian man responded in a thick asian accent, "Oohh, he is a home mummy!" We both thought it was pretty funnny! We still refer to it today.

I cant say it has come natural for me to step into the 'traditionally' mothers role, but it has never been an issue, you just get on with it. I pride myself on raising our kids healthily and with love and guidance. For what its worth I think I'm the best dam 'home mummy' there is!!