I always knew the day would come when it was not all about me-the MOM anymore. Of course rejection is not totally what I feel but I do feel kind of sad and happy at the same time. I am sad that my little boy is growing up and that I am not the only one that he craves when he is sad. I am happy because I see that my little boy is finally trusting other people. It used to be that Max ran to me if I entered the room but now it is Daddy. As I said, I am so grateful that my son has an awesome Dad, who he wants to be with at every moment. And why not-he knows that his Dad is like him. I guess it got me really upset when I came home and he was with his sitter and he would not come to me. He actually got upset when I tried to hold him. I know a few things. One of them is that I am tired and just not myself right now due to being pregnant. I also know that his sitter is his buddy and she is non-stop play. I also know she has energy because she does not have kids and I should be grateful that my kid adores her so much. But like I said, where did those times go when it was just me and Max? I guess this is why I hear parents cry when their kids go off to pre-school..because you just realize that your kid is growing up. I guess I never knew what it would feel like to share Max. Of course the hubby looked at me like I was nuts when I said this but hey he may not have those feelings. I am not sure if it is just a MOM thing but it still makes me sad and happy.
chelle says:
They go through phases, I promise he will come back to you! My daughter will ONLY talk to me or ONLY take a hug from Daddy … changes with the moon cycle or the tides or something. The first time I encountered it, it broke my heart …. the first of many broken hearts. Hang in there!
April 30th, 2008 at 12:34 am
christy says:
Thankfully, Porgie has never refused me, but she refuses John all the time. Then 2 minutes later she is desperately hugging his legs. Babies are crazy!
April 30th, 2008 at 12:50 am
Eva says:
It’s hard to see them grow up. And wonderful.
April 30th, 2008 at 1:30 am
Billie says:
((HUGS)) I know exactly how you feel. It’s hard watching them begin to trust and reach for others, besides always coming to Mommy. At the same time, it’s a proud moment — knowing they are growing up, watching them grow.
April 30th, 2008 at 4:19 am
Amanda says:
It’s not easy being a Mum, and nobody tells you about these things happening, do they!?
Love Amanda x
April 30th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Melanie says:
Hailey does this with my mom too. And it hurts, doesn’t it?
April 30th, 2008 at 6:18 pm