Misses Mom

July 4, 2012

Ruthie had a hard day today.  She cried a lot.  After being sent to her room multiple times I went in and talked to her.  I laid down on her bed and asked what was wrong.  Here is our conversation:
Ruth: I'm grumpy.
Me: Why are you grumpy?
Ruth: I want mom.
Me: I'm mom.
Ruth: No, the other mom.
Me: You mean Gigi?
Ruth: yeah, Gigi mom

 Ruthie had a very special month with Gigi.  Ruth's behavior changed.  She didn't have as many melt downs, or bite, throw, hit, scratch or push.  Ruth needed a gigi mom.  She devoured the attention and responded well.  It was neat to see Ruth and Gigi bond.  I know Ruth will always remember her time with Gigi.  In fact, Gigi left her pillow here and it is on Ruth's bed.   I tried laying on it tonight, Ruth piped in, "that's gigi's pillow not yours."

                   I am so pleased to be Ruth's mom.  I'm also so pleased she loves her grandma.