I think your friend is right...W was like that when I did handle the kids just fine, and in a fun way(!), with bedtime, schoolwork, etc. Guess she didn't like it when I wore my "super dad" panties...errrr...pants, I mean.
(Note to self....be sure to soak the head of toothbrush in listerine before using if I have pissed W off)
T^2
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