Curious.

I've written about my Aqua before, but this past weekend I took my mother and daughter down to his area and our parents met for the first time in 11 years... We all sat and discusses politics and religion for a while while my daughter climbed in his lap and he catered to her every whim and keep stealing glances my way. It all seemed very familial.

After we gave my mother the tour of the family business we were standing and talking with his parents again and he was off in the corner entertaining my daughter when I heard her say "You are my father." He casually corrected her and stated that my ex was her father and she adamantly stated, "Right. But you are my real father."

I panicked and ignored the conversation because I felt it was for the two of them to discuss and then I addressed it when he and I had a moment alone. He inquired about how her relationship with her father was going (long story) and then later she called him her father again. She and I have since talked about that... But what made me curious is that he generally shies away strong emotion but with my daughter, he didn't. If anything he seemed more present and engaged with her.

It was a great visit. I am wondering if visiting our friends who have a new baby the last year has impacted him at all.

Ho, hum. Any thoughts?

Aquas are great with kids because they're like kids themselves. Kids don't judge, are open minded, curious, and like to have fun. A lot like Aquas. My SO absolutely loved playing with his daughter and her friends when they were little. And they loved him.

Posted by sultrykitty
Aquas are great with kids because they're like kids themselves. Kids don't judge, are open minded, curious, and like to have fun. A lot like Aquas. My SO absolutely loved playing with his daughter and her friends when they were little. And they loved him.

Sultry hit it on the nose. Kids don't look at you weirdly for having a fertile imagination. I was a care-giver for a friend's 3 kids, 2 boys-1 girl, one year, when their regular person for the summer went back to Mexico. Spent the whole summer doing science experiments and blowing things up, making pvc foam weapons for lawn jousting, and sewing lots of Barbie costumes.

Mmm. Very valid points. It amazes me, the connection the two of them share. He has been in her life since she was born and was the first baby he had ever held.

Watching him with her makes me love him all the more. It was a very familial visit. My mother met his family and it was a great connection.

I am hoping this pushes us closer to a relationship but even if it doesn't, I am thankful my daughter gets along with him so well.