This last weekend my husband and I went to his brother's house to babysit their 5 month old twin boys while they went away for an Anniversary weekend. It was SUCH a good experience as we got to bond with our little nephews. They both were coming down with colds so they slept a lot (which was nice for their aunt and uncle who aren't used to sleep deprivation). We definitely had our hands full with these little guys, but it was a good preview of parenthood. It was tiring but worth it:)
One thing that was especially nice was watching my husband interact with the little ones. He hasn't been around babies very much so I have often wondered how he will react when we have a little one. But he was amazing with them, always right there to hold them, cuddle them, feed them, entertain them, etc. It really put my heart at ease. I knew I was married to a good man, but now I know I am married to a good father.
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| We bravely took them out all bundled up to the grocery store, where everyone ooed and ahhed over them |
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| My favorite. The baby was fussy and wanted to be held constantly so my husband took him on a tour of all the windows in the house. |
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| Matching smiles! |
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| My husband and his mini |
Wonderful! My husband held a baby for the first time about 9 months before our first came along. And I married someone who proclaimed not to like children (in fact, he still says he is not a 'kid person'). But he is such a tender father. God puts a father's heart into a man.
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