Things have changed around here.
This morning I had to beg my children to play Chutes and Ladders with me.
For so long they’ve followed me around and needed me to do everything for them: not only get them cups of water but also give them ideas for play. And now they are so busy with each other—making up stories about Spiderman and Ariel and building a playground for mice in the front yard—they have no time for me.
Finally G gave in and played Chutes and Ladders with me. When it was over I asked him if he wanted to play again and he said “No, it was pretty boring when I wasn’t winning.” Hmm, for many different reasons.
As I was sitting down to write this post G said “Hide, Mommy! This is Ariel’s surprise party!” Excited that he wanted me to be a part of his imaginary story I ran and hid behind a chair while G hid behind the couch. G shouted at Little Missy, “Little Missy! Go hide with Mommy!”
And she said “No, I don’t need to. I’m going to hide with you.”
Daaaaang.
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Dang, I want your life. You know, without all the stair-climbing.
Now you see what I mean about my kids not needing me anymore. I know they’ll always need more for some stuff, but lately I have felt so unneeded because they can function perfectly well by themselves. Time for another one, Erin:)
Being ignored and excluded from activities is a sign you are about to be fired. Maybe you should get your resume in order and start browsing the classifieds.