When a mother goes away, do you find yourself leaving your partner with an overly detailed list of instructions, assuming they might struggle to care for the kids? I’ll admit, I’ve been there too, crafting exhaustive notes for my partner every time I’m away for a few days. Typically, these notes include dosages for medicines, as if they can’t just glance at a Tylenol bottle to figure it out themselves. It’s a little embarrassing, really.
In a similar situation, one dad decided to add his own comedic spin to the meticulous baby care instructions his wife left before leaving for two days. As first-time parents to a three-month-old, he posted the notes on Reddit, and the accompanying image on Imgur has garnered nearly 650,000 views.
The dad’s edits included some amusing grammatical corrections, which might not have gone over well with his wife. I can imagine her reaction—probably not the laughter he intended. It seems she even hinted that their family pet would starve without her supervision, so maybe the playful jabs were deserved. After all, we’ve all been guilty of being a bit too hands-on in managing household affairs, especially as first-time parents.
At the end of his notes, he threw in some thoughtful “questions” that she had overlooked. One Reddit user chimed in with a story of his own: “A single page? I wish! My wife left me a five-page itinerary with POAs and emergency contacts. I just put the baby on the floor.” Let’s be real—“put the baby on the floor” might just be the best parenting advice out there since they can’t fall far!
Despite some backlash from commenters who felt the wife was too controlling, the husband defended her, admitting he actually requested the list. He even shared a sweet message to his wife: “Hi love! Don’t pay attention to the harsh critics online. They just lurk and you know what they say, ‘opinions are like buttholes; everyone has one.’ Enjoy your trip, and I’ll see you Thursday.” I doubt he’ll be receiving any more detailed lists in the future. Good luck fending for yourself, buddy!
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In summary, navigating parenthood can be a wild ride filled with humor, love, and sometimes over-the-top instructions. Partners may handle it differently, but finding joy in each other’s quirks is part of the journey.