Best Revenge...

Okay - this may not be a totally appropriate post... and, considering the lack of brain synapses firing in my poor excuse for a brain, I have probably talked about it already. All the same, I have to say what unholy satisfaction it gives me that Steve has now become the preferred, go - to, can't live without being held by, parent in our household.

Sure, when Abby is sick or Jack falls over the shoes he insists on moving all around the living room floor for the fifth time, it's Mommy they still want.

But in general, Jack mostly, desperately wants DAD. He wants to be held by Dad, wrestled with by Dad, eat whatever Dad is eating, play whatever Dad is playing (i.e. x-box and the computer). Jack does not want Steve to leave the room, whether it be to pee or go to work or shower. Jack thoroughly enjoys being with Steve and Steve thoroughly enjoys being with Jack... however... he is a little more used to not being QUITE so wanted.

And though I certainly try to distract Jack- give Steve some peace while he's eating like Steve once did for me with Abby, it still makes me laugh when the expression crosses Steve's face - the one I know so well because it was often trotting across mine - the "look, kid, I'm really glad you love me cuz I love you too but come ON give me a minute to put my socks on in peace."