Daddy's and Monday's

I woke up today after a restless night of sleep oddly well rested. I know, that makes no sense but it's true. I tossed and turned all night trying to find a position that was comfortable to both me and Evelyn. When I finally fell into a deep sleep Billy's alarm went off rudely reminding me that it again was Monday and time for real life to start. No more family time spent at zoo's and playing in the back yard. It was more mommy and me time for Addison. Luckily, she only looked for Daddy twice today.

Monday plays this funny game with Addison just as much as it does with us adults. She wakes up on Mondays to me, which is a change from the weekend when Daddy takes morning duty. She always looks at me oddly and says, "dada". After we change her diaper, brush our teeth and do our hair she goes around the house saying, "dada" , secretly hoping that he'll answer. When he doesn't she normally walks up to the computer and says dada again. We call him on Yahoo messenger and all is well again.

It's funny to me how true it is that little girls love their Daddies. Addie thinks that her dad is the best thing since sliced bread. She loves when he plays with her, she mimics his every move and she often wants him when she gets hurt. Most days I think this is amazing and love watching the two of them playing tea party or dolls. I think it's precious when he tells her how beautiful or strong he thinks she is. But, I also must admit that there are times it breaks my heart that she doesn't want me anymore.

It used to be me she'd go to when she cried. Me who would rock her to sleep. Me who got her milk and made her meals. It was me who was her main support system. But, since she's been able to make decisions she's decided that Daddy is pretty cool. And I have to agree, he is probably more fun then I am. I mean, the only time he disciplines her is when I tell him too! She knows that all she has to do is give him a big smile and he'll get over whatever it is she just did. Deep down though, I know she still needs me. I know that without me she wouldn't have the love, attention or food she needs. I also know, which is most important, Dad's really do have an amazing way of giving us girls the affirmation that we need to grow into strong women.