This is how Daddy's babysit...

Just relaxing and watching a movie... or at least Olivia is watching the movie

Don't worry Dad, I'll pick the channel!

Marcus works really hard, so anytime he slows down his body goes into instant hibernation mode. It's really cute because I catch them like this a lot, Olivia just chilin' out watching TV or whatever and Marcus totally passed out! I'm pretty used to the Marcus taking random catnaps thing but it totally cracks me up how good Olivia is during these times. She could totally be raising all kinds of heck without anybody REALLY keeping an eye on her, but she just sits there like a good girl and hangs outwith her Daddy.

Marcus has also instituted Tuesday nights as "Daddy daughter night". It's been so great for both of them. He says I am allowed to tag along if I want, but it is such a good opportunity for me to run errands, get cleaning done, completely veg out or whatever! He just thought it would be a good idea if there was at least one night a week that was totally focused on Olivia, even if they are hiking around the property checking on the animals. It also gets him thinking during the week of fun things to do with her, so if there are ever any nights when I am at my wits end and just need a break, he has some things in mind already for "daddy daughter date" material and then he can just take off with her instead of trying to scramble to think of something to do. So far they have played around the house, done random errands together, played at parks and visited various pet stores. The pet store idea is genius because it's totally free and Olivia loved looking at all the little critters and the dogs that would come into the store with their owners while they shop.

He has gone above and beyond to make things easier for me and help me out as much as I need it. It makes such a difference in my day just knowing that when Marcus gets home, even if he is exhausted, he is there 110% to help out! I am so lucky to have such a wonderful husband and father to my kid(s).