tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post2997462463783713883..comments2024-03-20T01:12:06.791-07:00Comments on Snickollet: Who's your mommy?Snickollethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123630374052898460noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-85516195225651793682008-04-20T18:23:00.000-07:002008-04-20T18:23:00.000-07:00Ouch is an understatement. I'm glad you were able ...Ouch is an understatement. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad you were able to take a deep breath and distance yourself from the pain. <BR/><BR/>I've run into similar scenarios with Buddha and Lorna. It hurts but then reminds me that my kid's surrounded my love he feels tangibly.Mouthy Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390913450937641605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-55027587826467452002008-04-19T14:42:00.000-07:002008-04-19T14:42:00.000-07:00I agree with the other commenters in that it was i...I agree with the other commenters in that it was in the context of the moment, he was at daycare and it was drop off time, he normally goes to R. so that is who he went to this time. But I know it still hurts, and I am so sorry. <BR/>That's great that they had a great night and the weather is great. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03298099759296161682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-21234730307310872362008-04-19T09:16:00.000-07:002008-04-19T09:16:00.000-07:00I know the feeling and ouch is right.Hope you're h...I know the feeling and ouch is right.<BR/><BR/>Hope you're having a great weekend!moohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071861788945352081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-45886360950827763372008-04-18T20:15:00.000-07:002008-04-18T20:15:00.000-07:00I agree with Tracy's analysis. Riley was in the pl...I agree with Tracy's analysis. Riley was in the place where R. comforts. And while I admit I too would have felt hurt I would have also felt darn grateful he feels such a connection to her :) He is loved.<BR/><BR/>I wish my weekend ahead was as full as yours! Enjoy.amyinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633627179582112435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-25228486106628964362008-04-18T18:08:00.000-07:002008-04-18T18:08:00.000-07:00Well, I have to say...it's very painful to have yo...Well, I have to say...it's very painful to have your kids crrrrryyyying for you when you walk out of daycare and you just can't stay & comfort them any more. My son was a little more needy than most kids and he had several months where he just couldn't let me go to work without sobbing, no matter what I tried to do to make it okay. (Even though everyone said he stopped soon after I was out of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-53127412240496755022008-04-18T17:42:00.000-07:002008-04-18T17:42:00.000-07:00My mom takes care of Alex during the week while I ...My mom takes care of Alex during the week while I work and MANY days he physically pushes me out of whatever room he's playing in because I'm the meanie killjoy who ultimately announces that it's time to stop the fun and go home. He often says "No go home! I want to stay here!!" but because he's 2 1/2 and he's been So.Freaking.Hard lately, and we've got that late afternoon edgy temper going andculiexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713876745834475800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-9142205832397149202008-04-18T14:45:00.000-07:002008-04-18T14:45:00.000-07:00I probably shouldn't comment, as I don't have kids...I probably shouldn't comment, as I don't have kids. But still, it must have stung - I recently saw a mom get on the bus with her 3 or 4 year old *screaming* about wanting to go back to daycare and my heart went out to her, as it does to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-86953257533592901332008-04-18T13:55:00.000-07:002008-04-18T13:55:00.000-07:00Yeah, if you allow me to put on my geeky child dev...Yeah, if you allow me to put on my geeky child development hat on for a second...that was more about context than anything else. If you were dropping him off and he knew you were leaving soon, he is smart to figure out who is going to have the time and patience to give him the comfort he needed. (Which is a great thing, because it shows he knows how to take care of his own emotional needs to someUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152840706932356457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-51042244583853512512008-04-18T13:48:00.000-07:002008-04-18T13:48:00.000-07:00Oh, Snick, ouch.Oh, Snick, ouch.Kizzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01957878512519527975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-10470603159216073302008-04-18T13:46:00.000-07:002008-04-18T13:46:00.000-07:00ouch. but i'm with tracy; he probably realized you...ouch. but i'm with tracy; he probably realized you were off limits at that time.cadiz12https://www.blogger.com/profile/03739358553844884552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-87326990586677698252008-04-18T12:33:00.000-07:002008-04-18T12:33:00.000-07:00Oh yes....The Boy is on spring break from his scho...Oh yes....<BR/><BR/>The Boy is on spring break from his school for 2 weeks. Every morning he asks if he's going to school, and every morning I tell him that he Gets To Spend The Whole Day With Mommy! And then I watch his face fall.BrooklynGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07659760098982933000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-11593055531514567552008-04-18T09:51:00.000-07:002008-04-18T09:51:00.000-07:00oh man. my almost 1.5 year old son started daycare...oh man. my almost 1.5 year old son started daycare 3 weeks ago and i am dreading the day that i go to pick him up and he doesn't run to me... or doesn't want to go home. maybe i'm just being overly worried but does this ever even happen? anyway, although i WANT him to LOVE his daycare provider, i want to be loved more.. oh the desires that pull me in two different directions!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-78783669247707191812008-04-18T08:53:00.000-07:002008-04-18T08:53:00.000-07:00My feelings would be hurt too.But it really is the...My feelings would be hurt too.<BR/><BR/>But it really is the context of where he was.<BR/><BR/>But I'd still be a little sad about it.<BR/><BR/>(((Snick)))<BR/><BR/>Have fun with your friend.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12635877618193159522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-76754182293970960912008-04-18T08:46:00.000-07:002008-04-18T08:46:00.000-07:00Been there. Hurts like hell.Been there. Hurts like hell.Aunt Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146687582842259611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-37080499607476370922008-04-18T08:45:00.000-07:002008-04-18T08:45:00.000-07:00Isn't it truly amazing what a night of good solid ...Isn't it truly amazing what a night of good solid uninterrupted sleep can do for you? It is like a joyous suprise each and every time it happens.<BR/><BR/>Isn't it funny how we want so much for the kids to be well loved when we are not around and then when we get proof we have a moment of sting. The good news is that the next time you leave the twins with her over night you will be able to not mlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00713687653466256693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-32181006133866476442008-04-18T08:23:00.000-07:002008-04-18T08:23:00.000-07:00My biggest fear is when either Maggie or Will does...My biggest fear is when either Maggie or Will doesn't want to GO HOME at the end of the day. <BR/>It's torture to drop them off in the morning, then when I get there at 5-ish they're too busy playing and having fun to go home with Mommy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-40275128190435259592008-04-18T08:09:00.000-07:002008-04-18T08:09:00.000-07:00I know the feeling! Dropped off my daughter at sch...I know the feeling! Dropped off my daughter at school one day and at the gate she tripped and fell down two stairs, just to run past me into the teacher's arms to cry. But I know that I'm still the one she calls at night when the scary monsters arrive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-71430005572566797492008-04-18T07:37:00.000-07:002008-04-18T07:37:00.000-07:00I think because he looked at you, his first impuls...I think because he looked at you, his first impulse was that he wanted you to comfort him...but like you said, because of where he was, he knew it was R.'s time to comfort. I'm sorry...I'm sure it stung.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02248665952867223815noreply@blogger.com