...only because my little guy has seemed so sad lately.
It is hard to fight back the tears as I sit and type this with my little man sleeping in the next room.
Landen has seemed so incredibly emotional lately, like ever since I came back from Colorado he pouts a little quicker and the big fat swollen lip that birds' land on comes out much more sudden than it used to. It breaks my heart.
I don't know why but he has bee throwing fits a little more often as well and I feel as though I lose MY cool a little quicker as well.
Last night I tried to put him to bed and he said "No, I want daddy." and the same conversation occurred tonight. Don't get me wrong, he has a fantastic daddy, but I like putting him to bed and tucking him in.
Man, tears just roll as I try to fathom why he has been acting this way. I am hoping it is a phase, really I am b/c I couldn't stand it if I knew he was seriously sad about something or if he was mad/angry with me....
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I love your tender mother's heart for your sad boy. It is so hard to know what to do to help. You just want so badly to fix it for them and see their smile again!
Wrap that pumper in iron, though, for the many times in the future that he will be mad/angry with you or someone/something else and direct his fury at you.
In my totally non-professional opinion, I would guess that he is trying to assert his independence and power over you in the only way he can. I am sure he was a little upset with you asserting YOUR independence when you went on vacation, and now he is 'punishing' you. I am sure it is a phase, and hopefully it won't last very long at all. Just keep loving him and hugging him and assuring him that you are going to be there for him no matter what phase he's going thru. Good luck honey! :)
Oh Kim! I know that feeling that you are feeling. I know that boy... I have one, too. He's been through the same thing. Honestly, I truly think he's right at that age when boys start to realize they are BOYS and start identifying with Daddy more. It's totally normal and totally healthy- but totally sad for Mommy. The first 2 years it's all about Mommy- we are the love of their lives- and then next thing you know they just want Daddy... wanna be like Daddy, etc.
As far as the emotional mood swings- I know that can be hard. Sometimes I remember thinking- where is my kid!??! What happened to her (him) !??! Take heart- it's just a phase.
I have to say- your little boy is absolutely ADORABLE. He is just SO SO SO SO cute... really more than cute- he's a beautiful little boy.
Hope all is well, otherwise!!
I'm sure it's a passing phase.
But man, is he ever cute!!!
Welcome to the "Terrible Two's". I've heard it only lasts until they are 20.
Only kidding, I know, Im not helping you :)
My girls have gone through this phase also, so maybe it's an age thing, and not a gender thing. One month it will be all about Mommy, and the next they want nothing to do with me. I guess, try to ride it out, and he will come around again.
I too have been through this with Isaac. He never had the "terrible twos" it seemed to come when he was 3! But really, it comes and goes. I think it is their way of sorting through emotions, independence, and really to see how us mom's will react! Like everyone has already said, keep lovin' on him, (try!) to be as patient as possible and know you are not alone. And know that Landon loves you!!
Oh, Kim...my heart goes out to you! I have had some of those same feelings as my little guy MAJORLY prefers and wants his daddy all of the time as well!
Like Angela said...this really is such a normal (and healthy) phase for little boys to go through...to associate and "prefer" in many ways their daddies!!! My three year old has been going through this and it can be so hard! So, my heart goes out to you!
A great book that I would suggest reading has been "Bringing up Boys" by James Dobson. I have learned much and been comforted much by reading this book!
Hang in there, Mom! The love that you have for your adorable little guy is so evident! He is blessed to have a mom like you!
Ladies, once again you have made my heart feel oh so much better and I thank you all for your kind words.
Dude - at least he's got the cutest dang sad face EVAH - and yes welcome to the terrible twos, threes and fours! hahahahahahaha! Annie used to do that with my Mom and now she is back into Mommy mode - it will pass! enjoy the breather and let Daddy have a chance to have some snuggle time!
LOVE HIS HAIR!!!!!
Hey, I tagged you on my blog!
I won't even bother giving my thoughts or "advice" because everyone else answered it SO perfectly.
HE IS SO DARN CUTE, THOUGH!
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