DH vent!

Mrs.JLC

If I hear "she doesn't want anything to do with me" one more time I am going to flip. Yes I get it, DD is going through a severe 'mommy phase' but it would probably help if you didn't immediately cave everytime she wanted me over you. I know it quietly breaks his heart but rather than trying to work through it he immediately gives up and brings her to me. Ugh.

 For example, last night I was trying to make dinner. I sent DD to play with DH. She turned around and whined for me. DH immediately says "honey just go play with her and I will make dinner." My response was "NO. You can't give in every time. She needs to learn that sometimes mommy is busy and it's time to play with Daddy." Next thing I know she is sitting in the high chair in the kitchen playing with stickers where she can see me. GAH! Also, I was trying to do ONE load of laundry. I left DD with DH and he kept saying "I will just do the laundry. She wants you."  Grrr! 

DD does just fine with him when I'm not home. DH insists on Daddy and daughter night one night a week so that they get one on one time. It's nice for me to get out as well. I also try to include him in our games when she is all about me. However she will not let him put her to bed, give her a bath, etc if I am home. She also isn't very affectionate with him. He is "just her playmate." I have tried giving him tips but he won't listen to me.

 

Sorry that was long but I feel better now.

TIA!

sblalande

This is totally us too! I feel your pain