Babies
Where Are The Men At?
I know that I’m not the only guy who regularly reads Folake’s blog posts…though I apparently am the only one to chime in consistently. I know that there are a couple of other doods dropping comments, and some send personal notes to her inbox about how much they enjoy reading the blog, but I really want there to be a big increase. I want the guys who are our fans on Facebook to get over here and start participating in the dialogue.
it’s totally understandable though, because many of the post thus far have tended a little female. My wife does a good job of talking about general parenthood issues, but things obviously lean a little towards the ladies.
So, I want you to know that I will be posting up here on a regular basis as well. You and I both know that the women aren’t the only one with concerns about how our children are raised. I worry just the same, and spend the same (if not more) time up each night taking my turns with crying babes.
We clean the poop, diapers, barf, food messes, and accidents just the same. And maybe some of you are like me, and you’ve got a little daddy’s girl on your hands. Anyone?
We are not in the 1980’s, and we sure as hell aren’t in the 50’s, anymore. I sought out a powerful woman, independent and full of her own ideas about how things should be run. So, there’s no shame in raising your flag to identify with other guys out there who shop for their daughters’ (and sons’) clothing, pay attention to the different materials used to make bottles, and monitor toy-recall lists.
If our wives share the load working and earning bread, it follows suit that we lessen their burden with other things that are traditionally the woman’s domain, no?
I mean, don’t get it twisted, my wife still runs my house. When I leave dirty dishes around, I still get shit for it. But, I cook a majority of the meals in our family, do most of the school drop-offs, and do my fair share of changing the shit-diapers. I’m definitely an involved parent, as are most of the dads I know. This isn’t my daddy’s America.
So, guys, dudes, men…whatever monikers you want…please chime in and start to let your voices be heard on this blog. I really want WeWe to have just as much of a male identity. It’s not going to happen just by wishing it…I definitely need your help to make it happen.
So, start now and gimme a comment shout to let me know you’re listening…
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Well, I ain’t no man, but I just want to comment on this to let you know how much you are appreciated, Greg. You, my husband, my daddy (who was way ahead of his time, in a way), and all the others like you.
Peace and love.
Thanks so much Isela. And, a huge heartfelt congratulations to you and my guy Chris on the birth of your son. We can’t wait to meet him! Little Atty. Soon he’ll be couching up with us watching those Lakers!
Much love.