Mommies and daddies have different relationships with their kiddos…
From conception, we mommies share a one-of-a-kind, entirely unique, emotional and physical bond with our babies… After all, they live in us, and are a part of our very being, for 9 long months! And then, after birth, if we are so blessed, they nurse at our breast for a year, or more. They rely soley on Mommy for warmth, comfort, food and protection. Our babies trust us completely and explicitly. The connection is natural, and most amazing.
Then the little boogers become independent… They begin to walk, talk, interact and communicate with others, and they don’t seem to need us quite so much. Here is when they truly find Daddy. They begin to see him as a source of fun and laughter. Daddy is the one to whom they run to play, wrestle, go on adventures. Oh, they still need us mommies… Mommy will always be around to provide love, comfort and sympathy. But Daddy is the weaver of tales and the source of all answers. He is the one who protects and is the one to provide.
All of my kiddos seem to prefer Daddy these days… Maybe it’s time for another baby???
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awww. It is hard when they come to that stage-don’t worry they do come back around as they get older. At least mine did, when Daddy started laying down the law.
You are a nut, girl!
I guess I’m lucky that the youngest two still prefer mama, but the older three are all about Daddy. I don’t think I could handle another personally. I know my limitations, but if you have another, I can live vicariously through you!
Hang in there. They’ll come around
I love this post! My 19 month old is right there… All about daddy! And I’m so happy about it! And I’m happy there’s another one on the way as well!:-)
Not me
I am done being pregnant. Believe me I would love to have another one. being pregnant is sooooooo not for me. 9 months is waaaaayyyyy to long and I am wwaaaaaaayyyyy to much of a wimp 
Love this post. So beautiful and true. Although I don’t agree with the needing another baby part. Everyone knows their number….I’ve hit my limit.
Kelly
http://www.streifamily.blogspot.com
I would love another baby
I can understand the one more…
It drives my wife crazy when my kids want to hang out with me instead of her. It’s great to be daddy.
That was beautiful, in my pregnant and emotional state. Beautifully written Christine.
Chris,
Oh more babies, how could one say no to that? (well maybe I do know how one could but that is just the reality of it) You really wrote this so well! I can totally relate. I loved this post and the picture is precious!
You are an amazing mommy and I know that the kids enjoy and love you so very much. There are times that I feel that Alex loves daddy most but that is really just my imagination because I don’t think that our children really have a favorite, unless it’s mommy of course.
XOXOXO
My hormones are in full force after reading this
More Babies! More Babies!