This past Sunday, the weather graced us with blue skies & only a chill in the air – a much-needed break from rain & ice & freezing temperatures. I pushed Nate out the door to the golf course, anxious for an afternoon alone with Harrison.
He’s been battling a little virus (I think) & is finally cutting his 8th tooth, so we headed out for a walk around the neighborhood to bring out a smile. & oh my, that sweet smile!
He loves being outside & had the most EPIC tantrum when it was time to turn around. He went completely boneless, sobbing hysterics with big fat tears streaming down his cheeks…all because Momma said it was time to turn around. THE HORROR. We received a few questioning looks from neighbors that were also outside enjoying the sunshine, but I held firm to Harrison’s hand & walked him back to our front porch. It seemed like the afternoon was a wash, but then Nate pulled into the driveway & the light switch flipped – Harrison turned from an inconsolable gremlin to a smiling cherub squealing “DA!”
& just like that, I went from hero to zero.
Momma still loves you, little dude.
aah! that hoodie kills me! where did you get it?
ha!
us mommas go from hero to zero probably 20 times a day. get used to it.
Gap! It was stupid, stupid cheap last year. He also has a red one with boomboxes on it.
ha! I know that feeling all too well.
I get totally dissed by B all the time. This morning I asked for a hug. No go. I asked for a kiss. No go. He runs over to daddy, snuggles in with him.
Oooh I know that feeling all too well. The hubs? not so much… he’s always the hero. Looks like we’ve got a true daddy’s girl on our hands.
It’s so funny that you mentioned the light switch effect. That was my husband’s nickname when he was younger and we always laugh the E (who just turned a year old) inherited the trait.
My son is the same way about being outside! We had a “snow day” Friday (without snow…just ice) and by 3pm he was dragging his coat around trying to put it on so that one of us would take him outside.
LOL, I could have totally written this post. Wesley did the same thing the other day – I had just taken him outside to ride in his Cozy Coupe and play in the yard when the weather turned nasty. I told him it was time to go in and he had a MAJOR meltdown…just in time for his daddy to pull in the driveway and turn his frown upside down. *sigh*
I take it so personally when my son shows a preference for Daddy. I don’t know why because my husband got the cold shoulder for much longer, and he still prefers me sometimes. But I’m definitely starting to see that shift.
And the tantrums, oh the tantrums…
PS – Harrison is so stinking cute. I’m still waiting for better weather here in the Northeast. No walks yet.
Poor Mom! I don’t know any kid that not a softy for their Daddy. My girl loves playing with her Daddy, but if she sees me she automatically NEEDS something. I feel so taken advantage of.
He is so stinkin’ cute!!
I know that feelin too well. He is seriously cute your little H, but I am sure you know that! ; ) Have a great day.
This Sunday was “Daddy is a superhero, Mommy is a jackhole” day at our house. Yay toddlerhood!
Thank you for posting this. My 16 mth old dd has started throwing boneless kicking screaming tantrums at the hint of something she doesn’t want to do. I thought she was young for that but guess not. Yay independence
Where oh where did you get that jacket? Love it!
Boneless and big tears are kind funny… 10 minutes after they are gone.
Ha! What us mommas have to deal with.
I asked my little guy for a kiss the other day what does he do….. runs straight to his daddy and gives him a big ole kiss. Little punk! 
my 16mo does the same thing-he’ll have this giant tantrum right before daddy comes home, then says a great big “hi” all sweet&cute when daddy walks in the door.
I didn’t think they’d hit the terrible twos this early-I’m not ready yet!
he is too cute!! Not the tantrum, just him!
Haha – the meltdown. Oh, goodness. Sailor hasn’t had major meltdowns yet, I’m guessing b/c she isn’t old enough to. Just the occasional super cry when flopping on her back lands her on a toy. As for now, dad and I get equal smiles.
Just like that!!! THose darn “da’s”…always stealing our thunder!!
I was going to ask about the hoodie too! I was guessing Target since we have one from when Wynn was 3 mo old that looks similar.
Harrison is of course adorable! Loved the curls but I think he looks more like you without – it is the first time I have really noticed it. Anyhow, super cute either way!
lately when I put Eddie to bed, he reaches toward the door whining “daaa eee. DAAA EEE”. The worst part is that Cort isn’t there bc he has class most night.
and so the battle begins.
plus also? I am fairly certain my sweet boy is either A) colicky again or 2) entering the terrible twos early.
lord help us.l
Love it. So so true. Every day my little one is turning more and more into a daddy’s boy. He’s starting to only want me for the “needs” and daddy for the playing.
I’m so jealous! We cannot walk here with the 4 foot snow drifts in our yard. It’s been too cold go anywhere but to and from the car!
Dad’s always get all the fun. My son and husband get to play and have fun while I do all the dirty stuff (like making him eat his vegetables). Seems unfair somehow…
Oh how i love the “I’m not going inside/back home” tantrums. Even though we can’t go out for walks with all this snow still lingering, my 18 month still throws the fit when we get out of the car to go inside, I guess b/c the “adventure” out of the house is over. poor thing, he’s been cooped up all winter. And I totally relate to the hero to zero…everyday…it’s like I no longer exist. Add that to the fact that I get to be the ‘bad guy’ all the time….and my hubby is the ‘fun’ one!
Your son is a heart throb. That’s all.
Sneaky little bugger! That’s so funny!
He is such a little darling! I want to squeeze him. And the haircut? Is it possible that it makes him even cuter?