
You know, I debated and debated with myself whether or not to write this post. After all, it’s 2:39 AM and I’m struggling to keep my eyes open. And besides that, this is surely a touch subject with some of you – especially if you’re a lazy new father. But before I get started on my rant, let me fill you in on a little background here…
Jane ran out today to bring our dog to the vet and I was on official “Daddy Duty” and in charge of taking care of Monkey on my own. No big deal. No sweat. No problem. I enjoyed it!
When Jane returned, she told me about her conversation with the workers at the vet who hadn’t seen her since having Monkey. They talked about how good she looked for just having a baby three weeks ago, and about new baby and mommy life. A few of the workers there were also recent mom’s so they and Jane shared some stories and wonders of motherhood.
The subject of husbands came up and Jane bragged about how much I help out with everything. Things like: Monkey diaper changes, feeding him to give Jane breaks, staying up all night until the sun starts to come up so Jane can sleep at night, (trying) to keep the house neat/clean, vacuuming, dusting, playing with Monkey in the afternoon on his play thing whatever it’s called, always there with Jane to bathe Monkey, always game to watch Monkey when Jane wants/needs to run errands, and just trying to be the best husband and Daddy I can be for my wife and son.
Jane explained to me how the woman she was talking to were shocked by everything I was doing – especially the parts where I change Monkey’s diaper, feed him, played with him, and helped Jane out all I can in between a crazy busy workload that is beyond piled up. Why were they so shocked?
Because they explained that their husbands are still too freaked and/or too lazy out to change diapers! Too freaked out and/or lazy to feed their son or daughter! Too freaked out and/or too lazy to do much of anything. What idiots. As I listened to Jane tell me about their conversation, I couldn’t wrap my mind around why or how some guys can be like this.
One woman even told her that she went out with some friends to get a little break and her husband called her 30 minutes after she left and said, “Can you come home now? The baby is crying, and I have no idea what to do him.”
Another story she heard was one of the workers had recently given birth and while they were in the room resting, the baby started crying and her husband wouldn’t get off the couch and just wanted to sleep. This poor girl had a c-section and had to be given oxygen during labor! What a guy, what a guy.
Seriously, MAN UP!
Saying you’re too freaked out or grossed out to change a dirty diaper is an excuse so you can remain lazy and have your poor wife do all the work on her own… MAN UP!
Saying your too freaked out or afraid to be at home alone with your baby because “you’re just not ready to yet” is a lame excuse so you can play more video games, sit on the lazyboy and snooze, be lazy, and dodge the fatherhood responsibilities one more day… MAN UP!
You are a father now. You are 1/2 responsible for bring your child into this world. You need to step up to the plate and be a man. Seriously, MAN UP!
You’ll get over the poopy diapers. You’ll get over getting peed on. You’ll get over the fear of dropping your child while holding them. You’ll get over the fear of not knowing what to do when your son/daughter is crying. And the sure-fire way to get over all of these fears is to… MAN UP!
Shame on you for being such a lazy father. Shame on you for being a lazy husband. Shame on you for not wanting to learn how to care for your baby so your wife can take some breaks or get away if she needs/wants to. Shame on you for not showing your tired wife any support. And shame on you for your obvious lack of ability to… MAN UP!
Seriously, what are you thinking? You seriously expect your wife to handle everything on her own while you make excuses about fears or not knowing what to do so you can avoid changing diapers or feeding your own child? WTH!? MAN UP!
Oh, you’re too tired after working to help out around the house or hold your own child for awhile? Awe, poor you. I have so much sympathy for you. Why don’t you go take a nap, suck your thumb, and cry when you want to be fed you big baby. Seriously, MAN UP!
It’s time to step up dude. It’s time to grow up. It’s time to be a real father to your child and a real husband to your wife. And, it’s time to…
MAN UP!
So what do you guys think? Do you know any husbands like this? Are any of your friend’s husbands like this? Do we have any lazy guys reading this who dare to comment and explain yourself as to why you’re a lazy father? Do you have any good stories to share on this subject? Post them below and help raise awareness for MALH… Mothers Against Lazy Husbands!
You might also want to read:
- 15 weeks pregnant and the floodgates have opened: Crying during pregnancy and beyond?
- A Mother’s Letter To One Month Old Son.
- Another father-to-be realization: Learning the sex of our baby makes things REAL.
- Postpartum blues, help with breastfeeding, and ramblings from an overtired Daddy.
- Tarzan’s Ultimate Guide To Baby Sizes Week-By-Week For Soon-To-Be Fathers




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