Daddy Bonding

I have tried really hard to let go of the control of being a mama who takes care of every need for Bodie. But it has not been easy! Especially when hubby works long hours and I am basically a single mama doing everything from wake up to night night. BUT when time allows and daddy is not working, we have decided on a few special times to allow for daddy-Bodie bonding. This has been VERY important for ALL of us. It allows me to not only let go of control, but it gives me some time alone or time to get things done that I have been meaning to do. It allows for Andrew to feel involved and have those special moments with his son. And of course, Bodster gets to have some much needed time with his papa.

Bodie LOVES water and taking baths. We decided that this could be a time that papa could take the reigns. But instead of just setting Bodie in the bath and letting him play, Andrew decided he wanted to take a shower with him instead. And what a magical time that has been! Bodster LOVES being in the shower and he will just sit on the floor and play play play. Andrew is SO good with him in the shower too. They play together, and sing and just have a good ol' time! Now every time daddy goes to shower, Bo thinks he needs to take one too :)

The morning time is the best time that daddy and Bo can bond. They have a fun routine before breakfast. Andrew will (most days) change his diaper after waking, take his sleep sack off, and bring him downstairs. They proceed to a large mirror we have by the front door and they have fun playing in the mirror for a bit. Then Bodie likes to check the weather so they open the front door, look outside and decide what the weather is like. As they are doing this I try to get breakfast ready and by this time, Bo is ready for some eats. So daddy brings him in gets him all set for breakfast. Bo is starting to understand this routine and when daddy has to leave for work early, he knows the routine is just off.

And of course, another good bonding time is through football :)