Yesterday when I went to get you after your nap, I could instantly see the disappointment in your eyes when I entered the room. I picked you up out of your crib and laid you down on the changing table to change your diaper, and it was then that you let out a pitiful, "Daddy!" and the tears began to fall. I'm so sorry, little one, that you were awakened from your slumber only to be greeted by lame old Mommy!
Yep, just boring Mom. You know, the one who carried you INSIDE OF HER BODY for 40 weeks (and 5 days... but who's counting?). The one who had her body CUT OPEN so you could come out into the world and LIVE. The one who spends every week day (and much of the weekend) with you, catering to your constant demands to fetch snacks and reach toys off shelves. The one who listens to "Elmo's Song" on repeat in the car with you when you're grumpy. The one who changes the large majority of your diapers. The one who takes you to the doctor and gives you hugs when you get hurt and picks up medicine for you when you're sick. The one whose clothes are covered with your snot and slobber at the end of the day.
But yeah, it's cool if you'd rather see Daddy when you wake up from your nap. No hard feelings!
Love,
Mama
9 comments:
Ha! So yesterday Clara was super super fussy with me. Totally not like her b/c these days she is pretty chill during the day. She had a meltdown in her highchair, threw a large tantrum in Babies R Us (which resulted in me not buying a present for your sister, ha, it was bad. . . people were staring) and then she proceeded to throw up all over me + the carpet later that afternoon. She was so fussy and then the second Brandon came home. . . all smiles and totally happy. Really? Not cool Clara. Not cool.
So rude- you should give him the cold shoulder and see how he fends for himself... that'll teach him!
Maybe you should wear his alien hat next time. Then you would be way less boring. He would like that.
I like Amanda's suggestion!
Um, this is an everyday occurrence in our house. I love being chopped liver. No big deal that we are the ones who so the heavy lifting day in and day out. Sigh....
This cracks me up. I blogged about almost the exact same thing last year as it definitely does break your heart to hear your little asking for their daddy! We do so much of the 'hard' stuff and daddies get to have all the fun!!
This is my life!! Often J will wake up (in the morning too) and ask for dada. When I come in, he falls to pieces. "Well, good morning! I'm happy to see you too!" Hang in there!!
You should read him this letter when he leaves for college. This happens to me at our house all the time! Don't these kids know they should show a little more appreciation?? HA!
HAHA! This cracked me up! Makes me think of taking my own mom for granted when I was little. Wonder when it will hit my boy?....
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