2009, Issue 1 - Autumn 2009
Educating, Connecting and Supporting families in Monash
Dads At Home
Peter Bourke
This section of the newsletter is primarily for those men out there who have been fortunate enough to be allowed to be a stay at home Dad. – Although all are welcome to read and contribute at any time.
For contributions simply email to: newfamilyconnections@yahoo.com.au
These may not necessarily be strictly a Dad's experience but a general one involving mum, a sibling or anyone else.
"Here's this issue's blunDAH and wonDAH"
#5 blunDAH
At times when my 1 ½ year old smells a little it is obvious he needs a change of nappy. I have turned to him and asked, "Have you made a deposit in the poo bank?" A question, I thought was quite innocent. But my 3½-yearold daughter, who carefully listens to all that goes on, made me realize the dangers of such a comment.
As we visited the shops one day, I popped into my bank for a moment and as always lifted my daughter up onto the service desk where she normally waits patiently for a stamp to be put on her hand by the teller. This day the teller was asked, "Is that the poo bank?"
#5 wonDAH
Toilet Training all but done and I watch my daughter independently go to the toilet – it is a marvel.
Then one day after going to the toilet she comes to me and I offer her a snack. She grimaces at me and walks away. I am puzzled and wonder what is wrong. She makes her way to the sink and says, "Dad, you have to wash your hands first!" Even more marvellous to hear this.
Updated: 22 May 2009
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