Before - Daddddyyy... now - Mooommyyyy!!!!

Kids do go through phases of who they like to 'hang out' with through the different milestones in years. Obviously in the 1st year, they are attached very much to the mother because of feeding, and from the womb experience. Dad's come in a little later when they rough house. And then back again, when all the child wants is the mom for some comfort when things in life are changing.

Oh it's so touching to note that your middle son falls asleep holding your hands. You little girl seems independent like my daughter when she was still a kid and until now that she's already 21. She too is much closer to her father, that i sometimes get a jealous feeling inside me, making me feel like i am not a lovable mother.

Oh, remembering my kids when they are small. I can remember my daughter is more attached to her dad when she's a kid. Well,I think it's normal- daddy's girl (I am also a daddy's girl -hehehe) My second son is the camper since toddler- he can sleep any time he want and everywhere. When he feels sleepy- he doesn't need anyone to put him into sleep or tuck him to bed. My youngest is the sweetest of them all- maybe because he is the youngest. He as the baby of everyone-,too bad- he is not 13 years old and still a baby (lols) He still sleeps with me- but when we call him "beh" short for baby- he strongly opposed and object saying we should stop calling him that way "beh/baby". But when it's sleeping time- suddenly he becomes a baby and it is fine for him to be called "beh" Oh really, kids are such a lovely creatures to torture us (just kidding)

i can relate with you about the always mommy thing with my 22-month old son. he's been like this since last month and as a working mom i really feel exhausted. i work the whole day and then when i went home my son will cling with me no matter what. i can even do the cooking and even bathing, haha. but that all i can take because my son is adorable and i do love him much. when he is about to sleep he will look for me and he like it me and him face to face. he does not want his dad to be closed to me. he is totally a mommy's boy. i agree, kids are lovable and adorable. i am cherishing every moment because time will come my son will not do that and he will be independent.

They said sons are more attached to their mommies compared to daddy. In my case somewhat true. My son is more attached to his mommy. But he will still go to me whenever her mom is not around. He will also go to me asking milk rather than her mom. When going to sleep, he will embrace his mom but when I ask him to hug me, he will do it and will fall asleep soon. Kids are really adorable.

Kids are truly lovely creatures. To have one is simply a blessing. They may mess up your room, throw a tantrum and have unending needs, but the laugh of a child is one of the most magical sounds there is. I used to take care of nephews before. My brother-in-law worked nights so he would leave the twins with me and husband. One of them has gotten used to sleeping on my chest that he could not sleep any other way. While the other twin, needed to be lulled by my husband to sleep. Now they’re all grown and independent that they can put themselves to bed whenever they need to. It’s truly amazing to be around them which makes me and my husband dream of our own someday.

As for me, our only child uttered first "daddy" than "mama"...

I sooooooo much miss my son's childhood years, and very much would like a do-over! He is my 'only', and now 23 yrs. old. Looking back, I can recall days that I wished would be over, just so I could get some rest...now I know that I should have savored all those moments, because...when they are gone, they are gone ('cept in my head, whee I visit them often!)LOL! Wonderful, wonderful thoughts. Thanks for sharing.

I have a 3 year old that was all about mommy. I had another son in December and suddenly its all about daddy. He comes up to me and tells me how daddy loves him. Of course my husband loves that he's getting that attention now but it's sad for me but at the same time, I love watching the bond that they have. I know things changed because of the time I devote to the baby but I love every bit of it. I love being a mommy.