Mamafied
Katie has written before about C being mamafied, but now it’s getting ridiculous. In February, Katie wrote:
It’s interesting to observe that even in a family where both parents are equally involved in baby care (including actual hours alone with the baby), the baby still hits that certain phase where only mama will do.
But now C is largely happy with anybody … unless she knows her mama is an option. The Bug and I will be happily playing on a blanket in the middle of the dining room floor. One second she is laughing; the next second she is screaming. The difference? Her mama walked by.
This morning I got up with the Bug at 5:30. C happily played in her exersaucer while I showered, got ready for the day, and took care of the dogs. I then put her in her high chair and let her play with cheerios while I made breakfast. Fifteen or so minutes later, she was happily eating her oatmeal when she heard her mama talking to the pupster. Suddenly, she was screaming and would take no more oatmeal from her dad.
In February, when Katie wrote about C first showing signs of mamafication (heh), she wrote of my feelings of being hurt:
Now I just have to reassure her father that this, too shall pass. It’s hard when he’s used to being able to comfort her, and she won’t let him. I know the day will come when only Daddy will do, but for now, it’s all about the mama.
It no longer bothers me or hurts my feelings when C just wants her mom. Now that I’ve adjusted to it, I am comfortable with her just wanting her mama. I knew that before, but it took a while to believe it. But the whole thing is really frustrating to Katie, who often cannot leave the baby’s side without causing an uproar.
As she said in February, this, too, shall pass.
Tags: mamafied, the Bug
