I think I might have an evil streak

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Because part of me (a very large part) just absolutely loves it, loves it, when the kids are upset or hurt and then they want ME. Like, I should just be sad for them, but instead inside I'm doing a little dance while I'm comforting them and giving them kisses.

Exhibit A) Yesterday Leo tripped on the last step and fell onto our tile. He was fine but freaked out, DH was right there and picked him up, and he immediately started screaming "MOMMA!!!" over and over again. He settled down when DH brought him over. I was almost crying happy tears. 

Exhibit Today Charlie was hanging out in our room sitting next to me on the bed and looking at pictures. I asked him about school, and mentioned that he was really upset (crying hysterically) when I dropped him off this morning. At first he couldn't tell me why he was so sad, but then I was like, "Were you sad that mommy had to leave?" He paused, got a really serious look on his face, and then said, "I just want mommy."

Goo. Puddle. Me. I almost let him skip bedtime for that one. 

  <---ashamed face. I am so mean, but after all the tantrums and not listening and generally naughty behavior we deal with on a daily basis, having proof that they actually kinda like me is nice.

I can't be the only one right? If I am, don't tell me. 

joyco

Yeah, after I scream at them and am losing my patience, I still am flabbergasted that they'll say--out of the blue, randomly, sweetly-"mama, I love you."  Or Cooper will say, from the backseat of the car, "I miss you mommy." 

To my knowledge, they have never said such things to anyone else.  HA!  BURN!  You all suck, I am the winner in this game of my children's lives!  

 

  Right there with ya, sista.

libbyann

You're not alone! I love when Will wants me when he's upset/hurt/whatever...kinda makes putting up with all those tantrums and meltdowns while DH is at work worth it And whenever he does something really mean and says, "I sowwie mommy" afterward, my heart completely melts and I forget why I was even mad at him in the first place!

SaraLouiseBride08

You are definitely not the only one. I love that she wants me over anyone else when she gets hurt or is upset. And we aren't even to the age your boys are yet. I'm sure when she gets to PITA age, I'll like it even more.