Welcome to a new segment at Busy-Dad-E called:
Great Moments in Bonehead Parenting
Let's face it, sometimes the chronic fatigue of parenting catches up to us and we start to or actually pull a "what was I
I had once such moment here recently.
The entire family had gone out for frozen yogurt after dinner. As we were leaving, I was carrying Bab-E Brother.
No problem. Mom-E make this kind of swap all the time.
ENTER DAD-E'S BONEHEAD MOMENT.
Seeing Mom-E's arms chock-full-o toddler, purse, and bottle of water, I refelxively started to set Bab-E Brother down on his feet.
The only problem being that at age 7 months, he's unable to stand.
Oops. Sorry pal. Apparently you're very mature for your age.
Now go ahead and exhale, because--fortunately--I never let go of his arms, which would've doomed him to a certain fall
That near-miss earned me some Bonehead Parent points.
Apparently, I needed a nap.
So while I'm resting, I'd love to hear how I'm not the only Bonehead around.
Have a good week,
Busy-Dad-E
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You're not a bonehead parent, you're a tired parent. There's a difference. And I'm too embarrassed to tell you about all the "bonehead" parenting I've done.
ReplyDeleteDon't feel alone. A certain parent I know (Not me, but related to my children) actually sent our oldest child to the ER on not 1, but 2 different occasions.
ReplyDeleteI almost did the same with my 8 month old yesterday. She can stand while holding herself up, but not in the entry hall where there is no couch.
ReplyDeleteTHat is so funny! Seriously, I can see how you'd do that with two children who can walk....I could see how you might forget that that the third can't! My husband and I have both had some bonehead parent moments! love, aunt-e
ReplyDeleteToo many bonehead moments in my past to even remember them all.
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