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October 6, 2004

Mrs. Dad

"Women have options. Men have responsibilities." This is a quote I heard on some obscure Steve Martin movie while channel surfing last week. Funny, but the situation appears to be quite the opposite in my family. As Brenda said to me recently, having options is much more stressful. With options you feel guilt for whatever option you select. "I should have stayed at home" or "I shouldn't have let my career decline", etc.

My first week back at work has been great. I enjoy my co-workers, am interested in my projects and am excited to continue learning new skills. I don't feel nearly as much guilt knowing that Andy is at home with the kids. Before I was always worried about the kids not having enough family time at home. When I can call home and hear Karsten and Britta in the background I know they are getting quality dad time. I don't feel the pressure to run home as soon as the clock hits a certain minute on the hour. This must be what it feels like to be a dad, and let me tell you, it is a thousand times easier than being a mom. Now if only Andy can learn to cook something besides hot dogs...

Posted by jana at October 6, 2004 3:43 PM

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Posted by: dunsany at October 7, 2004 8:26 AM