Monday night was an episode of pissy jealousy.

On Monday, when Laurel read her short story to the other parents, there was also some other writing samples with drawings.  (You remember that night, right?  The one where I judged and then, coincidentally couldn't work my own camera?  That night..) Laurel had one example where she had to list three differences and three similarities between her and a parent.  She chose Ching..of course she did.  Can I ever get a mom and me drawing..small story, anything?

The girls adore Ching and I love him for it.  He is very involved with activities, school (he volunteered for the Cabot Fair; I volunteered to stay home and do laundry) and the bedtime routine.  He has gotten the unspoken label as the fun parent.  But when the girls are hungry or need clean undies, they come to me.  While I accept this, every now and then, I have a tinge of pissy jealousy.

Monday night was an episode of pissy jealousy.  How come Laurel didn't choose me?  All her other friends chose their moms.  So I start looking at the three similarities and differences between her and Ching.  They are similar because of their brown hair, their brown eyes and they are both Asian.  (Laurel--How come you didn't list your similar aversion to bugs?  You know where you and dad scream like girls when you see one?  You both prefer breakfast foods more than dinner foods and if you both could get whipped cream on your pancakes, you would.  You both innocently leave the toilet paper roll empty and neither of you sweat out a word problem when it comes to math.)

Your differences--Daddy wears glasses and was born in China.  (I can't remember the third difference.)  Something to think about Laurel--Daddy will at least eat his vegetables and try new foods.  When you both eat apple pie, you like the apple filling while Daddy prefers the crust.  I have to pull him on to the dance floor and you will dance at any opportunity.  

C'mon JCW!  Put away the pissy jealousy--the girls have a great dad.  You will have your time..probably when they are asking for $180 jeans.