Tonight Katelyn was playing with one of her three magna-doodle toys. I was watching her and admiring her artistic creativity (she really gets into it when she draws) and decided that I would play too. I started writing the ABC's down and singing the ABC song when Katelyn told me to "stop it, mom" and then shushed me (finger to her lips and everything). I have to admit, this made me laugh...at first. Then she kept telling me to "stop it" and I didn't think that was too nice, so it was off to bed for her. Yeah right, it was more like a quick time out. She was pretty upset, so after a few minutes I got her out, fed her some oatmeal and let her lay in my bed with me. I tried to cuddle her, but she wasn't interested. I had my head resting next to hers and she pushed my face away. I was starting to feel a little rejected at this point. I am really stressed out right now and with Kate acting like she didn't want me, it just pushed me over the edge. Little stinker. Oh well, I haven't had a good cry in a couple of months, so I guess it was time. I know she was just being ornery (I hate how that word looks) and she will want me again tomorrow.
I guess I should add that once Kate knew I was crying she did give me a hug, sat up and said "it's ok mommy" and then wiped my cheeks a couple of times with her blankie (that's what she does when she cries, wipes her tears with her blankie). She really is a sweetie.
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Yup,independence can be a painful thing for a parent, but you will get use to it.
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