6 Reasons My Husband Is Likely to Outlive Me

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As a parent, I consider myself fortunate to share my life with a wonderful partner who excels in fatherhood. This not only benefits me but also our children, especially since it’s likely he will outlast me. Here are six reasons why:

1. The Non-Hoarder: My husband doesn’t hold onto every item our children hand him—be it half-eaten popsicles, tiny prizes from questionable places, or even the odd rubber band found in the street. I, however, am the designated holder of these items, and despite my best efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle with vitamin C, I find myself constantly battling colds. My doctor even noted that I was her only patient over five diagnosed with double pink eye in 2013.
2. Selective Hearing: While my husband isn’t actually deaf, he’s perfected the art of selective listening. When our kids yell for “Mom” or “Dad,” he can conveniently tune out the chaos. This means he escapes the endless shouts of “DAAAD,” while I’m left to endure a chorus of “Mom” that might just have me muttering to myself at the bus stop in a few decades.
3. Deep Sleep: This might correlate with his selective hearing. My husband sleeps soundly through every cough, sigh, and sneeze that emerges from our children, while I am hyper-aware of every little noise. He trusts that I’ll handle any crisis that arises, such as the time I had to wake him to inform him we were heading to the ER due to our son’s alarming pain. The phrase should really be “sleeping like a father” rather than “sleeping like a baby.”
4. Emergency Contact Responsibilities: As the primary emergency contact for our children’s school, I receive all the calls about bus schedules, nurse visits, and other urgent matters. Each time I see the school’s number on my phone, my heart races, and I feel the need to seek immediate medical attention.
5. Distribution of Tasks: Somehow, I ended up with the unenviable trifecta of applying sunscreen, supervising nail clippings, and managing thank you notes. The tears generated from these tasks could fill a small lake, and our kids are not fans either. My husband, on the other hand, deftly sidestepped these responsibilities.
6. Encouraging Independence: My husband recognizes that our kids have opposable thumbs and can reach most counters around the house. He knows they can make their own sandwiches and can wait a few minutes for assistance. This contrasts sharply with my tendency to micromanage their every move. It’s a skill I deeply admire and one I aspire to adopt in order to help improve my longevity.

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Summary

Parenting is a challenging yet rewarding journey. While my husband possesses several traits that suggest he may outlive me, it’s important to recognize how we can balance responsibilities and encourage independence in our children. By embracing some of my husband’s more relaxed approaches, I might just ensure that I survive long enough to share in the joys of grandparenthood.