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Dads Need Breaks, Too
By Nama Best
Mike worked full time for various IT companies before deciding to
rough it on his own. Foregoing a lavish paycheck and full health
insurance benefits, Mike now works for local clients writing custom
software. He's respected in his field of work, because he knows
computers and programming like the back of his hand, having worked with
them from childhood.
In the evenings he attends school to get a degree in computer
science (of which he should have an honorary one, since he breezes
through all his classes). And yet he always has time for his family.
Whether it's homework or just a little cuddle, Mike's arms are always
open to the children or me.
He changes diapers right alongside me and even has his own cooking day. He's the one who gets the kids up in the morning, because I'm so tired or had a rough time with the baby (who sleeps in our bed). If I need to go out and just take a break, he watches the kids.
Recently, I realized sometimes I take him for granted and because he's so competent I rely on him too much. Husbands need breaks too, so I'll send him off with his brother to a basketball game and a movie sometime. I know it's not much, but I hope he knows just how much I do appreciate him.
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