Comments on: Only Daddy Will Do

By: sheila

sheila — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:10:34 +0000

Okay, I’m really likin your blog.

Don’t feel bad about your daughter wanting her daddy over you. Enjoy it. In about 8 years she’ll think both of you are lame. lol

By: Tracye

Tracye — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:45:16 +0000

Yep. Normal. My daughter did that. Now she’s back to me. I get so frustrated that they ALWAYS come to me! Sometimes I lose it and yell, “DO YOU SEE THAT PERSON SITTING OVER THERE DOING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING??? YOU CAN ASK HIM TO DO THINGS, TOO!!!”

I hope this switches soon.

By: Rich

Rich — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:30:57 +0000

You forgot to add that she still won’t let me put her socks on, “only mommy do it.” I also wanted to add that if I come up missing next week it’s because my mother-in-law said she was going to stuff me in the Duffel Bag you’re giving away. All because I made a comment about her feet.

By: rachel

rachel — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:11:59 +0000

Melanie-I thought maybe this was just a boy thing but now that hailey is doing the same with her Daddy I know that is not the case. I think that as moms we have tough jobs since we are with our kids more often than the day (in most cases). I have learned that when max is sick or feeling blue-it is mommy he wants and I am sure that will never change. Thanks for being so honest in this post.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:59:36 +0000

Don’t feel bad….she has found a hero…but he will never replace Mommy.
How cool that they have this relationship. If it can stay strong maybe it will help her find a man that loves her for who she is.
That’s a good thing.

By: Rebecca C

Rebecca C — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:55:25 +0000

Its normal, they tend to switch back and forth. Don’t feel bad!

By: jen

jen — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:28:46 +0000

I think it’s adorable, although it can be sad! Take the break and know she’ll be clinging to you again soon

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:38:54 +0000

This is very much Normal! My kids go back and forth all the time!! It’ll be back to “mommy do it” soon enough, I promise!!

By: fantacy

fantacy — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:17:16 +0000

It is a completely normal phase
I have a 13 1/2 yr old boy, a 10 yr old boy, and a 4 yr old daughter. ALL of them went through the “mommy only” phase when they were very little, then as soon as they were old enough to get a teeny bit of independence all of the sudden they wanted daddy for the things that they did need . They do grow out of it a bit though, so hang tight momma and enjoy the break a bit longer and you might find out that it is sooner than later!
I think it is because at this age they see daddy as not only the “protector” of the family but also as the playmate, *sigh* I don’t think they truly appreciate mommy until they are completely grown and starting to experience life

By: Pam

Pam — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:39:42 +0000

Don’t feel bad! She will swing back and want you again soon. Until then, enjoy the help from Daddy- heck, he can’t say no when Hailey asks him to do it right? You should teach her to ask him to do the laundry or clean the bathroom