Mamas Kids

It's just something that happens in phases for a while. For years, I was the go-to person for Kiddo; now, he would rather have daddy all to himself if possible-- but when he gets upset, I'm the person he goes to. (Not that my husband isn't sympathetic, but more that he has a 'masculine' relationship with his father and doesn't want to lose face, if that makes sense.)

So, I wouldn't read too much into it. Kids just do this. I have seen this a lot in the years I was a nanny, too.

I think as long as we aren't dropping everything at the moment our kids want us, it's pretty harmless. Just a momentary preference.

Yes, it's the age. Just wait - all of a sudden they'll be saying "NO! I want to do it my OWN self!" And then you'll miss them wanting you to help. Add a couple more years and then they'll be embarrassed that you're visiting the school and pretend not to know you. Mine didn't do that (I was at the school a lot and they were used to it) but my friends' kids did...

My 4 year old is exactly like this right now. I remember when her brother was this way (He is 9 now). My mom is visiting right now and she is a little upset that her granddaughter won't let her do anything for her. She just wants mommy! It's a phase.