[waiting4amiracle]

Hi all. A-dad here. I'm not a SAHD buy DW is a SAHM and she loves it.

When our DD was first placed with us I took a 2 week leave and loved every minute of it. I actually hated going back to work and did the best I could to pitch in. For instance, once I came I home took care of DD while DW could rest or do other things she wanted to do. I handled bed time, last bottle and any wake-ups up through midnight. Then I took any wake-ups after 5:00 AM. This actually worked well because DD was sleeping through the night with only one wake up before midnight and then usually not again until around 6:00 AM. That gave me first and last feedings of the day plus spending time with her when I got home. Not the best but the best we can do for now.

Now, at a year old, I'll take DD outside for a walk (yep - she's walking already!) when I get home. We'll play in the family room, toss pots and pans around together and as long as I'm home from the office in time I'll feed her dinner. Most nights I'll give DD her yogurt "snack"...then up to bath time, pajamas, bed time story, bottle and bed. DW and I split the both duties just because we both love seeing her play in the tub.

Weekend I try to take on more of the responsibilities for DD to give DW a break...but we basically end up splitting things down the middle because we both just love being with her and playing with her.

In essence, I think I'm pretty involved but would love to be more involved if the work day permitted it.