"No DH, even though you seem to know _everything_, THAT'S now how that works"

sommerrayne

GAHHHHHH! He's an excellent guy, fantastic father, nearly-perfect husband and wonderful provider but one of his querks is there are times he "knows it all" and it drives me batty.

The weekends are when I sleep in. He takes over 100% in the AM. I get up around 10. I am 34 weeks pregnant and know this time is fleeting so I enjoy it even though I know he doesnt' do things the way I would (but, like in all parenting situations, I try to let him parent the way he wants to and he lets me do it my way as long as they're somewhat congruant).

Anyway, one thing he DOES. NOT. GET. is that our kid won't just ask for food. She's not a kid who demands breakfast. But, she is the kid who gets massively crabby when she's hungry.

This morning, I get up at 10 and after some cuddles ask her if she's eaten and DH interjects = "Yep, an english muffin and milk" and points to a plate FULL of English Muffin bits and an empty sippy of milk (not enough food). He then follows up with, "If she's hungry, she'll ask. Rhayna, do you want some yogurt?" (question directed at a kid zoned out on a movie) and she doesn't respond..."See! She doesn't want it."

ME: "uhhhhhh, that's not how that really works but....."

GAH! So then, of course, I feed her - and she eats. *eyeroll*

[and yes, I'm beyond blissful that this is all I have to complain about him. He _IS_ a great guy....I just am not foreseeing a very positive transition to him bringing her to preschool 2 days a week starting next week - she can't go there unfed!]

kittylove

I am laughing because I forgot to feed DS this am while DH had his lay in. In my defense I was exhausted and we were out of coffee.

That said I am sorry this is a continuing issue for you guys but at least it is a minnor one. If you think this is going to be an issue at pre-school I would just ask if they can offer her a morning snack once she gets there.

sommerrayne

Like I said, more of a vent - not a p!ssy post. Its irritating but all in all, minor.

For preschool, I'll just plan out meals - things that are ready to go. It will be challenging regardless if I was doing it because she gets up at 715 and has to be out the door by 840....she's a slow waker and that's a lot to get done in that time for a little puddin' pop - hair, clothes, potty, eating, gathering belongings, etc.

sasa625

Yeah, I left DH to feed DD breakfast by himself once... she ate applesauce. Sorry DH, not gonna keep her going for a few hours on applesauce!! Now I either tell him what to give her or make it in advance (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). She just started asking for food and at least saying yes or no to things, so it's a bit easier now. He's a great daddy and very hands on. He just needs a little assistance with some things

LIAngel

DH gave Nicholas Fishsticks for breakfast one morning.  

dana316

My DH kinda sucks at feeding Caroline.  I left them alone for lunch one day with specific instructions as to what she needed to have to eat.

When I got home and asked him that she had, I found out he had fed her pasta.  Just pasta, no cheese, no sauce, no vegetables.

He is an awesome Dad...but he has yet to get this feeding thing down pat. 

 

alchris

LOL.  Our DHs are too similar.  Our children though?  Opposites...all Kira does all day is ask for food, LOL.

But yeah, same DHs, for better (which is most of the time) or worse (in certain annoying situations).