Kid’s Bed - Must be big enough for father. That was the statement I made when I told my wife Ruth when we’re about to buy a bed for our latest edition.
So, When my wife ask me to write on her parenting blog, this was the first thing that came to mind. Apart from the fact that we sometime cajole them to sleep, there are many many reasons why the beds should be big enough for daddy. Here are two:
1. Fathers sometimes get kick out of bed by their daugthers, the other night (not the first time), I had to do a middle of the night “download”. when I arrive back at my bed, I found that it has already been invaded by my hobbitts. Yes more than one. My daugthers have found their comfortable place snuggling up to mommy. How they got to my room? I had no idea. In that short 30 secs, they must have woken up, took their favorite bloster and ran to my room. I had to sleep with Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella.
2. When they are sick, they need daddy’s comfort all night long. There were nights when I had to sleep by their side thoughout. With 3 small girls, I average about once every forthnight.
It’s all good fun. My wife always reminds me that this period doesn’t last forever, cherish it.
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Teaching Parenting Skills.
