At the age of 21 months, Skylar is pretty much a mama's girl (right now). She is just at that age where mom can make boo boo's feel better. Mom makes a good snuggle when she is sick or sleepy. And, let's face the truth, mom can run faster than dad, so mom makes a good running partner. But, when you really watch a little girl, you can see just how important dad's place is in her life.
It started when he got up this morning and she suddenly got a burst of energy. She didn't run into his arms and say I love you, but she laughed a lot, ran a lot, and called him to play with her - all within the first few minutes.
This afternoon I put a ponytail in Skylar's hair. (I am trying to get her used to having things in there and not pulling them all out). Her first reaction- calling Daddy as she grabbed it so she could show him and get his approval. She needed Daddy to tell her if she was beautiful, which of course he did. My opinion was of no relevance. And then she kept going back to him periodically throughout the day to make sure he still liked it. She would get this adorable shy smile on her face each time she went to him.
Every time she does something - throw a ball well- jump- do anything she thinks could be an achievement, she looks right at Daddy to see if he saw her and if he thinks she did well. She never looks at me in those moments.
She gets emotionally distraught if he is gone too long.
She wants him to praise her.
She seems to get all her emotional and self worth from Daddy right now. (And he feels neglected). WHATEVER!
No comments:
Post a Comment