SAHD Needs Things to Do

what about a gymnastics class? i don't know if this is something that only moms take their kids to or not but I would think this might be less intimidating than a Gymboree class. Also, there are some infant swimming classes and I've seen lots of dad's there. story time at the library? might be a little old for your son though. My other advice would be for your hubby to just establish a routine. Every day go to the gym or the park, then to the hardware store, then to the library. I know that not all of these places will have other babies there but what's important right now is bonding time between parent and child. I think it's great that your hubby is staying home! What an amazing gift he is giving to your son and to you.

First of all - good for him. He really shouldn't feel awkward about being the only man in those things. No one will mind at all. In fact, he would probably be quite popular! We sometimes have dads come to our Little Gym class. Perhaps call and ask if there are any dads going to classes. I am sure they will help you out and let you know where the daddys are! I also seem to remember seeing a "Daddy and Me" playgroup listed somewhere. I think it was on www.meetup.com Check them out.

Good for him! My husband was a SAHD for two years until just last week, finances made him go back to work. He misses his time with our daughter and just told me last night that he feels luck to have had the chance. My husband found that most mothers looked at him suspiciously to begin with when he took our DD to activities. He's a big rough looking guy. Eventually they figured out he was all about DD and started talking to him. They went to the library story times, every library has at least one. Another favorite was the park, in the morning. If he is consistent on time he may find some mom's who also visit at the same time. --good luck.

L.,

Have him search for stay at home dads on meetup.com. I know I saw one dad's group on there and I'm sure there are others.

J.

L.,

I met a SAHD once who took his daughter with him to the YMCA - she played while he worked out. Not exactly a togetherness activity, but maybe an option.

Good luck!

If you are near a Lifetime Fitness, I've seen Dad's there. There was also a dad's website published in Dallas Child but I don't remember the url....

How about story time at the library, go play at the mall and walk around, Galleria has lots of little ones and isn't as busy during the week. WOGA has a mommy and me class. How about a Mothers day out starting in the fall. hope this helps. Good luck, you are very lucky to have such a devoted DH!

K.