And That's Why

So, the interwebs tell me today is National Spouse Day. Let me tell you, I've got one of the best.

Earlier this week I attended an out-of-town conference as a presenter. I was nervous for many reasons -- Covid, the general anxiety of pretending to know stuff in front of other people. However, as hard as it was to be away from Little Man for two nights I knew Husband had it covered. He is, quite simply, an awesome partner and dad.

Strangely, though, the more common narrative is that of the bumbling father. TV dads are stereotyped as lovable but clueless. Moms parent, but dads babysit. I recently bought some books on adoption for Little Man and found a sweet one called "And That's Why She's My Mama"... but there wasn't an equivalent for Daddy.

Husband deserves the praise. He makes Little Man laugh harder than anyone. He changes just as many diapers if not more. He takes the middle of the night feeds. He shows Little Man off to everyone and beams with pride over every milestone. The two of them sing and dance around me as I cook dinner. Husband never misses a chance to teach him about cars or watches or outer space. I smile when I hear them laughing and playing together in the other room. He gives me a foot rub after a long day. He never forgets to tell me that he loves us.

And that's why he's Little Man's daddy...and that's why I'm the luckiest spouse.