10 Reasons My Partner is the Playful Parent

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As I sip my second glass of wine, I must admit: my partner has a knack for making my role as a Stay-at-Home Parent feel less respected. He’s a genuinely caring and considerate person, which is why I adore him. But there are moments when I just want to give him a gentle nudge with a frying pan.

In our household, he’s the playful parent. When the kids are itching to break the rules, they run to him for assistance. Meanwhile, whenever they seek food, comfort, or need to share a grievance, I’m their go-to. Without further ado, here are ten ways my partner makes me the less fun parent:

1. “Go ask Mom.” Seriously? You can’t just say no to our child who wants to bathe with the dog? I love taking on the villain role. Thanks for that!
2. “Oh, don’t mind what your mother says!” This is perhaps my biggest pet peeve. After a long day with the kids, you stroll in and flip the script, completely undermining my authority.
3. Giving them treats after lecturing me about sugar. If that’s the case, can I start indulging in wine whenever I want? Because suddenly, your “special treats” don’t seem so bad!
4. Winding the kids up before bedtime. There’s nothing quite like wrangling a hyper four-year-old who has just enjoyed twenty minutes of naked sprinting around the house because Dad said it was fine.
5. Gifting them a toy every time we go shopping. If our little one scores a new matchbox car every outing, I’d like a prize too! How about some chocolate or a day off?
6. Letting them out of timeout early. When our little explorer had a meltdown after I stopped him from tying a spatula to our dog, he deserved the timeout. Thanks for letting him out too early!
7. Agreeing to wild ideas without consulting me. You said yes to finger painting the refrigerator, but without limits. Now I’m stuck cleaning that mess—where are you while I’m doing that?
8. Skipping tooth brushing to dodge bedtime struggles. Tooth decay is a real concern, and I think our kids should brush their teeth every night, especially after indulging in sweets.
9. Vanishes when diaper duty calls. Ah, the joys of baby poop! When it’s time for a change, you seem to become a master of invisibility. Must be busy with that finger painting!
10. Offering unsolicited advice on my parenting. Your tips on how to improve my role as a stay-at-home parent are appreciated, especially when you leave your wet towel three feet from the hamper!

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In summary, while my partner brings a playful spirit into our home, it often leaves me navigating the more serious side of parenting. His carefree attitude can sometimes overshadow my role, but it’s all part of the balancing act we call family life.