This Totally Sums Up How She Feels About Me Lately

by Leslie

In piano class yesterday, Mr. Palmer was teaching Julia words to a song she will begin to play on the piano. There was a line about Father and Mother, so he asked Julia, “Who is Father?”

Julia turned around and pointed to Dave with a smile, “He’s right there!”

“And who is Mother?”

She pointed in my direction without even looking and said, “That.”

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Chris H on October 26, 2007 12:35 am
“THAT” !!!!! OMG, the little monkey! I would have been gobsmacked if one of mine said that!
Daddy Forever on October 26, 2007 1:11 am
Don’t worry, Leslie. Julia is just going through a phase. She’ll grow out of it, but the next phase might involve knives.
Veronica on October 26, 2007 4:48 am
Ah yeah, THAT!

You can borrow my mantra if you like? “It’s a phase, it will pass”

Amy at the moment thinks Mum is soooo boring and consequently grizzles all day for me, but if Daddy plays with her she is a whole different toddler. Ugh
Jen in MI on October 26, 2007 8:17 am
Oh, nice, Julia. LOL!!!
Sam on October 26, 2007 10:21 am
All kids whose moms stay home with them go through this phase. They are with mommy all day long. Mommy looks forward to daddy coming home and the children learn that it’s an exciting time and they look forward to it too. I found that a moms night out where the kids are left with dad really helps. The kids are excited to see me again when I get home. It may be selfish but it helps me feel needed and loved by them. And I feel refreshed and ready to be a mommy again after I’ve had some time to myself.
Suzanne on October 26, 2007 2:12 pm
Oh snap! The other day I was rubbing Zoe’s cheek and said, “You have the smoothest skin, sweetie. I want to have your soft skin.” She looked at my face and said, “But then if I had your skin I’d be kind of ugly.”

Double snap.
heathersway on October 26, 2007 2:13 pm
A Mom’s night out is exactly what you need. Sam is spot on with that diagnosis. I am going to the city (we live in the sticks) for two days (we are staying overnight yipee!) with a girlfriend of mine. We are going shopping and to a movie and out to eat several times and probably for a coffee or two. Just think, we can go to a bookstore and browse, for hours if we want to! Such luxury! So, my question is, are you coming with?
mackeydoodle on October 26, 2007 2:55 pm
I am a SAHM of 2.
A 6 year old girl & a 12.75 year old boy.
My daughter is the same way at times.
Daddy is Godlike to her…..unless she is sick:P
I am just Mom….good ol’ dependable Mom.
It’s O.K. though….she can take me for granted. I know that someday she will realize all that I have done. At least she damn well better:)

I also think girls just naturally take to their Daddys more & boys to their Moms.
My son has always been closer to me than his Dad.

If your next one is a boy then you will see what I mean.

Don’t take it to heart Leslie….she loves you.

((((hugs)))) 4 u 2day.
Lisa on October 26, 2007 3:08 pm
It’s a phase. we only hurt the ones we love. Hugs to you!
Karly on October 26, 2007 8:13 pm
I love Suzanne’s comment. That just cracks me up.

And I know that you know that is just a phase and I also know that knowing that doesn’t help you feel much better. So, I agree with everyone else…take a day to yourself and get away. Go baby shopping or, better yet, mommy shopping. Or you could come visit me for a weekend? Cindy-Lu can show you how popular she is. LOL…sorry…couldn’t resist.
Pam on October 26, 2007 10:04 pm
At first, I was shocked but quickly melted into hysterics! THAT? Very funny but very sassy!!
Jerseygirl89 on October 29, 2007 5:02 pm
I have to agree with everyone - take some time off. I’m not saying Julia will miss you enough to grow out of this horrid phase immediately, but it can’t hurt.