Superdad.com.au is all about the joys, challenges and lessons of being a bloke in the role of primary caregiver.

From January to December 2009 I had the pleasure of being at home with my eldest son, Austin, for months nine to 19 of his young life. It was a blast, but it wasn't all easy.

This site captures it all. From self-feeding to potting training; the politics of playgroup and the suspicious looks from all those mums on the high street. There's recipes, activities and road trips. There's SAHD news from around the world. There's things not to do on online auctions - no matter how long your child's afternoon sleep.

It may inform, inspire or amuse. Heck, it might just do all three.

Saturday, May 16

Friday Nights and Saturday Mornings

I’ve spent most of the past ten years not waking up at 7am on Saturday mornings. Like my head, I now realise that the world at this time is more tranquil and clear.

With this peace comes freedom of movement. A short burst of pre-coffee energy knocks off the laundry and dinner party dishes. The nappy bin is empty and its contents join the recycling for a trip outside. Then the boy’s bottle, then our coffees.

The neighbours still aren’t up. I know I wasn’t in 1999, or 2004.

I’m glad I wasn’t. Those days had their purpose, just as these days have theirs. Sunday’s will evolve too, in time, and the late brunch will be replaced with the Sunday lunch.

And that will be a thing to behold.
Delivered naturally by Ed at 8:16 AM

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