Just imagine how exited and elated we
were when the little ones arrived into our lives. However, our joy is
short-lived and soon turns to nightmare (at least for those for whom
babysitting is not their cup of tea). This nightmare starts by the time our
‘bundle of joy’ is now come of age for crawling. Yeah? But there isn’t any way
out – this is not a matter of take it or leave it. This is the real test of
fatherhood and all the lovey-dovey promises you have made it to your
better-half when in good times. If you are in this kind of situation right now
like me, here are some tips to ease your pain, huh trouble.
1. Clean and Clear the room of unwanted things: A child would
always go for new things and want to touch everything they set their eyes on.
They also have a habit of picking anything that catches their eyes on the
floor. Therefore, the first thing you must do in the morning should be clean
and clear the room. This would greatly save your energy and getting mad. It
will minimize your ‘don’t touch that’, ‘don’t go there’ and blah blah blah.
Give them enough freedom.
2. Don’t mind getting dirty: One of the things that would annoy
you would be getting dirty. Well, you can’t expect that. Children love to play
and they should. It’s good for growth in every way. So be a good sport. Take it
as an opportunity to relive your childhood again. Teach the old games you have
learnt from your daddy as a kid.
3. Let them have their way, not yours: You would be so immature
to lock horns with an infant. Remember they have weak communication at the
moment. So they would love to do only what pleases their mind at the moment. So
many times they would go against your wishes. Confronting them would lead to
fidgeting and other annoying things. So just follow them. As long as they are
safe, it’s okay. Let them crawl, walk, go, play and whatever. Just have your
eyes on them.
4. Have extra patience: Babysitting job is one of the toughest.
You can overcome this job only through patience. Remember, you were also like
this once. Hence, the only consolation is that consider spending time with your
little ones as the best investment. It really is. If you neglect this duty now,
expect troubles ahead which will be incomparable.
5. Learn their language: One of the main reasons for a child’s
nagging and crying is our inability to understand their language. They want
something – they want to say something – but we don’t grasp. However, through
experience and effort we can learn their language.
6. Consider
your child as a precious gift: Yes, children are a precious gift of God. They are priceless. It is because
of them that you are called a ‘father’. Not everyone can become a father. There
are millions of couples who would give anything to have a baby of their own.
Just remember this and let your heart warm with gratefulness.
