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T and R stopped by this afternoon to visit.  They had one of their two sons, G, with them.  He’s 18 months, sucks a lot on his soother, and runs around silently.  As our lunch at the Greek restaurant drew to a close, R said to me “you are going to be a good mom, you know.” (Because I’m energetic and always doing something.) 

My dear friend L said that to me once as well… it’s funny how a small comment like that goes a long way to boosting your confidence.  She also thinks Jrock will be a good dad.

I’m sure he’ll be a good dad, but I’m not sure what TYPE of dad he’ll be.  First, he’s a lot more patient than me.  We have a cocker spaniel, and when he brushes her hair, he is so much more gentle than I am.  Not to equate our animal family members to our kids, but I think he’ll be good at doing our kiddies’ hair too.  I have mentally assigned him this task – he just doesn’t know it yet.  I read this funny article in the NY Times (Skin Deep, read it, it’s funny!) about a dad mastering his daughter’s hair – I could see Jrock doing the same. 

I’ve mentally assigned him other duties as well – some morning dressing time so I can do my yoga and have a few minutes peace.  Also, all sports watching.  I’ll be at some soccer practices, but “Dad” will be the only one to count on not bringing a book.  I think I’ll also let him do some “carrying of heavy things.”

Now that you have the idea that I’ll be a boring, lazy mom, I’ll refer you back to R’s comment. Not so.  But Jrock will definitely be holding his own in a few departments.