My baby got her very first invite for a sleepover a couple of weeks ago. We were contemplating whether to let her go or not. For one, I was not allowed to go on sleepover until I was in college but then I thought, that was generations ago...
Our major concern is her being a picky eater. She's not the type to ask for food that is not served but she does have the tendency to ignore her hunger only because she doesn't like the food. Not the ideal guest, I know, but Im sure she would have eaten what she could anyway.
So our deal was if she can prove to us that she can eat anything that is served to her for the next two weeks leading up to the party, she can have a sleepover. Otherwise, she can only go to the day activities. She agreed to the deal but it didn't last long. After two days, she was back to her picky ways...
Party day came and we agreed that she can go to the party but we'll pick her up a little after dinner time. She has been looking forward to it for days and she got ready more quickly than usual. I dropped her off at her friend's place at exactly 1pm but as I was saying my goodbyes, she hugged me tightly and won't let go... and then she whispered, "Mummy, I want you!". At first I thought she was kidding. This is something that both she and her brother tells me a lot but it was just weird that she's saying it now. I told her that everything will be fine and I can pick her up as late as they want me too but she hugged me more tightly. When I looked at her, I realised that she was a bit teary as she was saying she wanted me and she asked me if I can pick her up at 2pm. I told her I'll pick her up any time she wants me to. I was thinking to myself, she'll forget all about it once she and her friends started playing...
I've only been home for 15minutes when I got a phone call from the mum saying that they have an upset Chantelle. I spoke to her on the phone and she wants me to come and pick her up. So I rushed back to the party as I didnt want her to feel more anxious than she was already. As soon as I got there, she hugged me tight and started to cry so I decided to just take her home. She didnt mind missing the party at all. When we got home, she just cuddled next to me the whole afternoon until I dozed off to sleep.
Aww, the precious moments when they still choose Mummy (and Daddy) over friends. I wonder how long it will last before we get pushed aside for the company of their friends... but for now, Im just going to savour the moment knowing that she is still (and will always) be my baby girl.
Im stoked! Im excited!
