Aug 31 2008
Is it just me?
I’m hoping any of you other daddy’s out there (or even mommies who can vouch for the daddies) can tell me - is it just me or are other daddies out there like me? I think I’m in for some real trouble as the years go by. As many of you know, Kylie is my first (and last) daughter. Yes, I have a step-daughter, but - that’s not the same thing. Prior to Kylie, I have three boys. She’s definitely a daddy’s girl and my little princess.
My dilemma? I can’t say no to her and I can’t punish her. I know she’s only two now, but, I don’t think there is anything she can do that could make me upset with her enough to put her in timeout.
Here’s the two of them together - you would never know that the sibling rivalry stuff has already begun..except..when Ryan hits her - I do get upset and he goes right to timeout. When Kylie hits him…I just distract her and get her to do something else or I pick her up. I don’t even really scold her for it. Boy, do I know how wrong that is. Don’t get me wrong - I love both of them dearly and equally…it’s just so hard to tell her no. Mommy ends up being the one to put her in timeout or giving her the “that’s a no-no” speech.
It really breaks my heart to see her cry or upset in any manner at all. I know that if I don’t change it, come a few more years down the road, it will become very noticeable to Ryan - which is going to cause other problems.
So - is it me or are there other daddies out there that have this same problem? Is there something I can do about it?
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