If you’re like our family, we like to use blankets. So, there are (many) times when blankets are scattered all over the room as if we’ve been twirling a rope like a cowboy and then hogtying a chair. I’m not saying our living room is always messy, but as I sit here, one blanket is currently draped over the side of a chair. It’s as if a small child was lying sideways, feet draped over the arm of the chair, and covered by a blanket. So, back to the whole straightening up the living room before Meghan gets home with Marshall. It’s not always perfect, but it’s nice seeing a sense of relief on Meghan’s face when she sees the living room straightened up or the sink is empty. I get to do that now.

Okay, so I’m not crazy. I don’t like doing chores, but I like the end result. I like that I am home where I can take those tasks off of Meghan’s shoulders. Trust me, when you’re at the dinner table talking about each other’s day, watch your partner’s face when your little one shares how she helped with the dishes. It’s like magic. The enthusiasm our kids have for helping do chores shines onto us – and that’s another huge advantage of being able to work from home. It might sound like I’m making this elaborate plan to have my kids enjoy doing chores so I won’t have to do it one day, but I assure you, that’s not the case (*laughs nervously*).

Where was I? Right, being a stay-at-home dad. It’s a great thing for me, because more often I feel better about me. I feel able to say, “I’m a pretty good dad.” And honestly, I don’t know if there are many things that can ever top that feeling.