When I was a little girl, my mother used to always tell me I was her favorite. Favorite daughter that is (I have two older brothers). It always made me feel special. She did it for the boys as well. "You are my favorite oldest son, you are my favorite youngest son." It was something that she did that made me feel really special, which I'm sure was the idea. I have carried that tradition on to my children.
It is my habit to call home when I have left work to let them know I'm on my way. This gives them time to throw away the empty beer bottles and air the place out. Today, I called home and Meelie answered the phone.
Me: Hi honey, how are you?
Her: Good (standard response unless she's mad at her sister which is about 90% of the time).
Me: How was your day?
Her: I'm bored (again, standard answer).
Me: I'm on my way home.
Her: Good. Will you play with me when I get home?
Me: You bet! What do you want to do?
Her: I don't know.
Me: Well, we'll think of something ok?
Her: Ok!
Me: I love you baby girl.
Her: I love you too.
Me: You are my favorite youngest daughter, you know that don't you?
Her: Yeah
Me: Good
Her: I'll talk to you later ok?
Me: Ok, bye!
Her: Bye Mommy
About 3 minutes later.......my cell phone rings again.
Me: Hello
Her: Hey, I am your only youngest daughter!
Me: That you are sweetie, that you are.
Happy Love Thursday everyone. May you have your own favorites.
Meelie and a small portion of the Webkinz collection
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Comments
That is so cute. I wish I could have seen her face when she got that "heyyyyy" moment.
Throw out the beer bottles. (giggle)
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Posted by: motherofbun at June 13, 2008 10:03 AM
** Hugs Meelie **
She just has few then, I'd have loved to have seen that "penny drop" moment.
Your mom's a cool mom :D
Uncle G
Posted by: Gordon at June 13, 2008 8:03 PM
Hi Moogs!! Long time no see.
Thanks for stopping by the last couple of times,.........it's always a joy to see you stop by.
I just sent you an email from the 'old' email account.
Hope you get the reply. If you don't see it....look in your spam folder.
Happy Monday.
Your visits surely made my day!!!
Posted by: Hootin' Anni at June 16, 2008 3:13 PM
hahah! I love the delayed realization and call-back! When I was growing up, I had one older sister, one younger sister, and one brother. So Stephanie was my favorite big sister, Courtney was my favorite little sister, and Brandon was my favorite brother. I told them this frequently. I don't think my sisters ever figured it out.
Posted by: smarmoofus at June 27, 2008 11:11 PM
