Lately Gracie is going through one of those annoying "Mommy" phases. She won't leave my side. She won't let anyone else change her or dress her... even Brian. She hides behind my leg in public and acts like she is painfully shy (she is SO not). I know it is a phase but it sure isn't fun. I used to love the fact that as soon as Brian got home she would cling to him and I would have a little but of time to cook, clean, etc. As I have said before Grace is a "high-maintenance" kind of kid who needs a lot of occupying.
So what do you do? I know it is a phase but do you try to pull her out of it? Do you ride it out and hope it passes quickly? Do you make her spend time with the other parent despite her screaming bloody murder? It doesn't feel right to let her be mean to her father but it also doesn't feel mean to force her into being social. It is a little bit of a pickle.
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Try not to force it, but once in a while you need some time yourself too. I think it's important that she understand she can't always be with you and that he has a chance to try to pacify her when she's upset.
Encourage her to spend time with Brian. Is there something special the two of them could do together?
I think it will even out on its own...enjoy it right? They will hate us soon. ;)
You are both right on this one!
M - I know you went through this with KT for a spell. I think I might try to have Bry take her out somewhere just the two of them. Great suggestion!
C - I tell myself this every day. Someday I will be looking back and longing for the days they didn't want to leave my side. :D
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