All Work and No Play

There comes a time in every couples life where they need a time together. When they can rekindle the force that helped them to create the life of their child.

Some families don't get that luxury. Whether it is because of a broken non-nuclear household, or whatnot. Some families have schedules that are not conducive to the relationship renewals of which I speak. But, for families that stay united, they need to reunite.

According to my Wife's gynecologist, this was only physically interrupted by six weeks. According to my little Sargent, (he was promoted from private first class after the great war of Shelia Wobtowski,) this should have been a lot sooner.

As the Kid has grown, the times between our rendezvous has grown increasingly larger. There was  time when the Kid would just be fine sitting there looking at her mobile. There would be times when my wife and I were off work and could make things work.

Lately, she has been having trouble sleeping. Which means, we've been having trouble sleeping. Which means, I've been having trouble "sleeping." (wink wink.)

What's a man in this situation to do? Get creative and make it work. Think about it, all great men do that. Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Gen. Patton, Heisenberg, all great men who got creative and made things work. Only, I can't split the atom or take over large swatches of land.... Legally.

Instead, I suggest making that multitasking work. Showers are a great place to get things done. Brushing your teeth. Doing your dishes. (Yes, I stole that from Seinfeld. What's up with that??) Or making of the sexy time.

As far as getting creative goes, why not try something new? I feel kinda weird talking about this in a blog about being a dad, but isn't the best part about being a good dad, also being a good husband?

Just a few quick ideas in not so great detail:
Role-playing. Try something you might have never before.
Make time for it. Get a babysitter so as to not be interrupted.
Try using food as whipped cream and chocolate sauce. It makes for great dessert.
Toys can be fun. I would suggest asking them for their favorite as opposed to forcing your ideas on your partner. Remember, it's a team building exercise.

Just remember, it may be all about the kid, but you gotta treat yourselves sometimes. All work and no play makes Daddying a tough job.