It’s almost spring – and some of us are getting a sneak preview already! Which means it’s time for shortalls and cute shorts…cartoon shirts and big colorful shoes with velcro for laces!
But don’t forget to dig out the clothes with snaps for easy changes – and realize that while snaps are practical, they can make your little guy feel secure as well.
Dressing your ‘baby boy’ for a trip to the mall is a balance between making sure your little guy knows he’s in Daddy’s care, and respecting the people around you (and his own boundaries). Sometimes, it’s all about the magic of the ‘in-between’.
Being a Daddy to an adult baby or little boy is filled with joy. But it’s also filled with lessons that might not seem obvious at first. Your little guy will have things he really wants to say but will have difficulty saying them.
How do you deal with a request or confession? And how do you remember that things that might seem ‘small’ can actually be monumental to a boy who now feels he really is a toddler in his Daddy’s arms?
As a Daddy, you should encourage and learn to appreciate the larger ‘family’ that a little guy will often bring to his relationship with you. They may be people he wants to have play dates with (in person, chatting on-line, or playing video games with maybe) but who he certainly should stay in touch with. Understanding your little guy’s chosen family is an important way to ensure he has a network of care and support.
