Sometimes Working Dads Need to Take Care of Crying Babies
My baby is ok, he's just unhappy because he's not with mommy and I'm not walking him around. I tried comforting him, singing to him, talking to him - everything that a daddy would try to console his inconsolable child. Everything except leave my station and walk him around, which is exactly what he was demanding.
He's usually such a happy, smiley baby!
Oh those tears! Poor baby!
Babies Crying is a Part of Family Life
His mamma is so good, she walks him around very often, when he's not taking his nap. Her arm sometimes cramps up because of all the baby walking she does. Between nursing time and walking time, he spends time in the bouncy chair (and cries) or he sits in daddy's lap (and cries) or he's walked around by one of his sisters (sometimes cries).
It's particularly tricky for me to entertain my littlest one, because of... well, work! Work for me is either monsoon or drought - and it's raining hard today. Not complaining, this might take care of months worth of bills for my family and it's a great way to begin 2022. But juggling family life (24 hours) and work life (8 hours +) can be a challenge at times.
Meanwhile, mamma is dealing with "my buddy" who is causing trouble. But everything will work itself out. We're going on a quick trip to the grocery store soon and all the children enjoy that!
I don't usually take photos of my crying baby, but I'm documenting what real life is like here at home and sometimes it involves some sad baby faces.
*Note: He's with mamma now and he's suddenly very happy.
Bless the Most High!
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