When "I Love You" Becomes Annoying

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  • Heidi
    Daycare.com Member
    • Sep 2011
    • 7121

    When "I Love You" Becomes Annoying

    No, I am not talking about an unrequited romance::

    My 3yo dc says "I love you" 100 times a day. She does not play independently at all, much like her older brother.

    Her idea of fun: Hang on someone. Either her twin brothers (younger), or any adult in the room. Hang hang hang...hug, wrestle, cuddle, hang...arggg

    Her 2nd favorite activity is to roll around on the floor, or go find something to get into that she shouldn't, like painting soap on the bathroom mirror, for instance.

    Sneaky behavior that does not endear her to me.

    The "I love you"s are clearly a request for attention, but she should not NEED constant attention! She is 3 years old, for gosh' sakes!

    GO play with toys, go play with toys, go play with toys...there are LOTS of activities to chose from that ARE ok...

    any other ideas?

    I feel guilty for not answering her every time, but honestly, sometimes I don't feel it. Dont get me wrong, I really care about her. She can be a sweetie, and I realize she's only (just) 3.
  • Blackcat31
    • Oct 2010
    • 36124

    #2
    Oh, I can't wait to read the replies to this one! I have a very similar kid. He is 3.5 and I hear things like "Miss B, I really like your shirt."
    "Miss B, I love how you smile." "I love you Miss B!" "You are my best friend" "I wish I could live with you" "Miss B, what is your favorite color? That is mine too!"

    It is kind of nice sometimes, but then again, it does get annoying fast....

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    • Zoe
      Advanced Daycare.com Member
      • Dec 2010
      • 1445

      #3
      My own DD is like this. Has always been overly chatty and overly affectionate. And while I love that my daughter loves me so much, sometimes she's just downright freaky about it. She comes in for a slow hug, then gazes at me smiling. Oh my goodness. Get that 100 times a day, it's like, "ok, I love you too, get away from me." ::::

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      • Ariana
        Advanced Daycare.com Member
        • Jun 2011
        • 8969

        #4
        I'm sorry but this thread is cracking me up!!! These kids are hilarious ::::

        No advice sorry

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        • 2ndFamilyDC
          Daycare.com Member
          • Aug 2011
          • 211

          #5
          Oh wow!! I have had girls here like that, and I so agree it gets so sickening hearing it constantly. I too felt guilty for not saying it back each time, but I was so annoyed all the time with her saying it a million times a day and not playing at all.

          I understand your pain.

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          • themoorethemerrier
            Daycare.com Member
            • Sep 2011
            • 159

            #6
            Whoa! I was JUST thinking about this.

            My 3yo dcb was constantly tattling, so I just started asking, Are you tattling on someone? He'd say, No (pause) I love you. And he'd scamper off. Then I'd hear him say to one of my kids, I told on you. ::

            Kids are cute.

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            • misspollywog
              Daycare.com Member
              • Sep 2011
              • 175

              #7
              Maybe you should hook her up with the serial hugger from this thread today:

              Daycare Center and Family Home owners, Directors, Operators and Assistants should post and ask questions here.


              ::

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              • Heidi
                Daycare.com Member
                • Sep 2011
                • 7121

                #8
                Originally posted by misspollywog
                Maybe you should hook her up with the serial hugger from this thread today:

                Daycare Center and Family Home owners, Directors, Operators and Assistants should post and ask questions here.


                ::
                very funny! Some days I feel like putting them all in a padded room filled with pillows & closing the door!

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