Daddy's Boy

Maximus,
  Today was rough. Today you were mean to me and ignored me and disobeyed me almost constantly. To be clear- you almost never act like that. You are usually such a good boy and are usually so sweet to me. The strangest thing is that today was such a fun day that I planned specifically for you! You got to sleep in the big bed last night. We woke up at 5:30 am (your choice, not mine). We had breakfast and played for awhile then went to tball practice, then to the splash pad with friends and had popsicles. Then after nap we invited one of your friends over to play. It would have been a good day if it weren't filled with tantrums, the word "no" and even you pushing me. I was completely baffled all day. Who was this child? Why was he all of the sudden acting like this?
   Then tonight I realized- you miss your daddy. Daddy is in Colorado with Paps and has been gone for over 24 hours and will be gone for 3 more days. I realized how much of an impact this is having on you when I was putting you to bed and instead of singing "Jesus Loves Me" you asked me to sing "Daddy Loves Me."

   Ever since Titus was born you and daddy have become best buddies. He usually tucks you in at night now. He plays tball with you. He makes you laugh all of the time. And today I tried to do all of that with you. Even though you and I also have a very special relationship, I think you are really struggling with the fact that daddy is not here to do all of that this weekend. Luckily he is rarely out of town so you don't have to be away from him very much. You are also so lucky to have a daddy as great as him that allows you to form such a connection.
  Hopefully tomorrow is a better day. I enjoy every moment I am with you, even on days like today. I just hope there is more laughter than crying tomorrow. You are my world. I love you so much and so does daddy.

Mommy