One little word

Why is it that a child can dig a hole in your heart with a single word. They don't try to, they don't do it on purpose and they very well have no clue how it makes a Mothers heart ache.

The word is Daddy... wether they call you Daddy, ask for Daddy, cry for Daddy or just say it first. As Mothers we have unconditional love for our children and love them from that moment we see two pink lines on the stick we've just peed on. Really all we ask for is a little of that love back and preferance to say "Mommy" first.

Maybe it is just me and maybe it is just the simple fact that I have boys. My two little dudes have a tremeandous amount of love for Big Daddy and they do spend more than the average father & son time together. So it is natural for them to gravitate to him just as much as they should to me. Maybe it is because Big Daddy is the wrestling, fun, card playing, moving watching, and lets have some more treats & juice kinda father. Whereas I am the read some books, practice things, pick up your toys, wash your hands, try these vegetables with a chaser of milk, kind of mother.

As you are all aware Trent is having some langauge hindrences. Yet one of his few words is "Daddy". I know I shouldn't take it so personal since he calls everyone and everything "Daddy". But I am having a hard time breaking through to him that my name is Mommy. Since we went to the lake a few weeks ago I was teaching Joseph how to introduce himself by saying "Hi, My name is Joseph" while extending a proper handshake. It was cute as all get up and everyone got a real kick out of his little man-ness. So Trent decided to get in on the action and cuteness so he would say "hi" and extend his chubby little left hand for a left handshake. So now when Trent directs a "Daddy" at me and I kneel down and say "Trent, my name is Mommy" "MOMMY" he smiles says "hi" and thrusts his chubby little left at me. I don't think it helps when Big Daddy bursts out laughing. I must admit it is cute and sweet, but even just once in awhile he could throw a "Mommy" in there would that be too much to ask?? Maybe. But it still would be nice wouldn't it... all you Mommies out there know what I am talking about don't ya.