1st day as a stay-at-home dad

[huskertko]

Wish me luck, today is my first day as a stay at home dad.  I left my previous job due to extreme pay cuts, and would only have been making enough to pay for daycare, and I didn't like the idea of working just so I could pay someone else to watch my kids.  I am looking for a P/T job at nights so I can get out of the house and make a little money, but I am officially a stay at home dad.

[Dan:]

I know that can be a difficult thing for a lot of dudes, but how do you feel about it?

[huskertko]

I am actually kinda excited about it.  It has always bothered me that my kids would spend 8-9 hours a day with someone else and then I only get to see them for a couple of hours at night.  I also hated the fact that we always heard about the "firsts" from our daycare provider, the first crawl, the first steps, the first words, etc, now I can see and hear them for myself.

[Bass Smacker]

Go man.  kids first. as long as you other half is cool with it its all good. A part time job is good to get you out of the house. and pay for the bass habbit... ;)      

[.ghoti.]

You'll do just fine. I did it myself better than 20 years ago. I think that may have been the best thing I ever did. It was also one of the toughest. There ain't no time off. Good luck.

Cheers,

GK

[HUNTER19]

you should listen to the lonestar song!!! MR. mom.... But best of wishes findin a job!!! You live around spokane by chance

[huskertko]

you should listen to the lonestar song!!! MR. mom.... But best of wishes findin a job!!! You live around spokane by chance

Sorry, I live in KS, Spokane would be a mighty big commute everyday.

[HUNTER19]

you should listen to the lonestar song!!! MR. mom.... But best of wishes findin a job!!! You live around spokane by chance

Sorry, I live in KS, Spokane would be a mighty big commute everyday.

indeed it would!!! i just knew of a night job that pays really good and weekends off but o well good luck on findin a job tho!!!

[Dan:]

I am actually kinda excited about it.  It has always bothered me that my kids would spend 8-9 hours a day with someone else and then I only get to see them for a couple of hours at night.  I also hated the fact that we always heard about the "firsts" from our daycare provider, the first crawl, the first steps, the first words, etc, now I can see and hear them for myself.

Awesome, I'm sure it will be a great new part of your life. How many kids?

[bassboy1]

More time to get the kids into fishing.  

[huskertko]

I am actually kinda excited about it.  It has always bothered me that my kids would spend 8-9 hours a day with someone else and then I only get to see them for a couple of hours at night.  I also hated the fact that we always heard about the "firsts" from our daycare provider, the first crawl, the first steps, the first words, etc, now I can see and hear them for myself.

Awesome, I'm sure it will be a great new part of your life. How many kids?

Two, a 4yr old boy and a 9 month old daughter, and yes some fishing trips will be in order this spring.

[Guest hibachi]

My wife is going to night school, and I am staying home with my kids a 3 year old girl and 2 year old boy from 4 in the afternoon, on.  It's actually pretty cool having one-on-one time with the kids.  I try to do different stuff with them.  Matter of fact, we went to the lake this afternoon and went brim fishing with just their rods and tackle.  They had a blast.  I take them out to eat often.  It's good times.  Good luck to you too!

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

You're a fortunate guy Husker!!!  Enjoy these times.

(Keep UPS in mind, job-wise, 3 different night shifts available.  Let me know if I can make a call for you)

[Fisher of Men]

Congrats Huskertko,

A few years back I was a vo-ag teacher on a 12 month contract.  My summers were just about as busy as the school year.  After my daughter constantly asking, "Daddy, when are you going to be home?" all those times, I decided to take a cut and teach Science (10 month).  I'll never forget my first summer with her.  My wife continued to work and we had a blast.  My wife was soooo envious.

Since then, God has blessed us for my wife to stay at home.  She now sub's for our school 2-3 days a week, but we are both home with my 8 year old daughter all summer.  Cherish this time with them. . . they grow up fast.

-Fisher

[IllinoisBasser]

Staying at home with the the little one's was a blast. My daughter was 8 months old when the company I worked for closed. We decided it was better costwise for me to stay home for a for a little.That little while ended becoming a year.It was some good times. My daughter likes fishing shows now, and jumps at the chance to go to Bass Pro. I am now the one working and  my wife stays home. It was certainly a learning experience, and it was some of the best times I have had. Enjoy the time you have at home.

[skillet]

 Ghoti and I have something in common besides bass. It's been at least 20 yrs. since I signed on as Mr. Mom. Sometimes it was hard but most of it, I had the time of my life. Getting to know my girls so well and watching them grow was worth more than anything. I learned to cook and can keep house as well as if not better than a lot of ladies. Voluntered for school trips and day trips as often as I could. My girls and all the rest of the kids (especially little boys) thought it was great to have a man around to play with ;D.

 You'll do great and be sure to have as much fun as you can with them. You will remember it always and so will they....

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