First Love?
Oliver can be quite silly sometimes. Occasionally, as we prepare for bed, I will say my usual “Mama loves you” and Oliver will reply in a sing-song voice, “Nooooo.” The first time he did this I was a little disheartened, but toddlers love to joke about things being something other than what they are, so with that knowledge in mind I play along.
Over the weekend was another one of those nights. After his “Nooo…” I asked, “Do you love Mama?” “Nooo…” was the reply, accompanied by a giggle. “Do you love Daddy?” “Nooo.” “Do you love Pop-Pop?” (Note: If there is any certainty in the world, it’s Oliver’s love of Pop-Pop.) “Nooo…” Finally I asked, “Oliver, who DO you love?” Without missing a beat he replied, “Emma.” Emma is a friend of Oliver’s who is in our nanny share once a week.
Watching street paving together.
I wasn’t prepared for that answer. In my mind, the most likely response was going to be “Puh-Buh,” his little puppy toy he takes to bed at night. As I reexamine the picture above, though, it must be true. Oliver loves Emma. And that is ok… just as long as I can get back on the love list soon!
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