She was Tapping My Shoulders to Comfort Me

@jdbces (1847)

Philippines

November 23, 2020 4:51am CST

This afternoon I was annoyed about something so I was venting out to my mother and my elder sister. I was sitting on the bed and my two-year old daughter was gently tapping my shoulders saying, "Mommy, tah, tah, tah" with a gentle voice. She did it three times. I wasn't sure if she meant "stop" or if it means "tahan na" (Tagalog term for stop crying). I don't want her seeing me mad because I don't want her to think that I am mad at her but I was surprised with what she did.

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@MarshaMusselman (38659)

• Midland, Michigan

23 Nov 20

Kids don't like to see their parents upset.

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@jdbces (1847)

• Philippines

23 Nov 20

I agree and it's just amazing how they easily understand emotions as early as their young age.

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@RebeccasFarm (86764)

• United States

23 Nov 20

Oh how nice the baby

They are so smart

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@RebeccasFarm (86764)

• United States

24 Nov 20

@jdbces OH yes so very cute I love her too

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@jdbces (1847)

• Philippines

23 Nov 20

Thank you. I felt very happy when she did that.

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@jdbces (1847)

• Philippines

25 Nov 20

@RebeccasFarm thank you

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@Letranknight2015 (51532)

• Philippines

24 Nov 20

She was definitely comforting you, something worth remembering.

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@jdbces (1847)

• Philippines

24 Nov 20

You're right. I'll tell her about that one day.

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@DianneN (246905)

• United States

26 Nov 20

That was a sweet think for her to do. I hope your daughter didn't get upset over your crying.

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@DianneN (246905)

• United States

26 Nov 20

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@jdbces (1847)

• Philippines

26 Nov 20

Thank you but I didn't really cry, just more of airing out my negative emotions. I hope she'll stay sweet forever.

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@jdbces (1847)

• Philippines

26 Nov 20

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@Shivram59 (31790)

• India

29 Nov 20

@jdbces How cute!! Small children understand emotions.They don't want their mother crying.They are innocent,but know what you are happy or not.

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@Shivram59 (31790)

• India

29 Nov 20

@jdbces You are fortunate to have such an intelligent little daughter.I love to see and play with such cute children.Keep encouraging her and she will go on amazing you.Wish your little princess a very bright,happy and healthy future.

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@jdbces (1847)

• Philippines

29 Nov 20

@Shivram59 She's a little shy towards other adults but with other kids she's fine. I hope this pandemic would end soon so that she's free to go outside and so that she could outgrew her shyness easily. Thank you so much for the good wishes.

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@jdbces (1847)

• Philippines

29 Nov 20

Thank you. I agree. I am amazed every time she's into something new and for every kind of development.

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@piyushbhatia1 (11698)

• India

23 Nov 20

Wise kids

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@jdbces (1847)

• Philippines

23 Nov 20

I think so.

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@piyushbhatia1 (11698)

• India

23 Nov 20

@jdbces yes. Sure

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@jstory07 (134464)

• Roseburg, Oregon

26 Nov 20

What a sweet daughter you have. It is hard to be bad at a child for long.

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@jdbces (1847)

• Philippines

26 Nov 20

Thank you. Yes, no matter how little frustrated I am, I always try to bounce back at a snap every time I think that it could affect her.

@SHOHANA (16094)

• Bangladesh

23 Nov 20

Two years old baby is so adorable that she did it for your comfort. I'm sure she'll be a caring daughter in future

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@jdbces (1847)

• Philippines

24 Nov 20

That's what my mother says too.

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@SHOHANA (16094)

• Bangladesh

24 Nov 20

@jdbces okay great

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@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

23 Nov 20

she is a good girl. what caused you to be annoyed?

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@jdbces (1847)

• Philippines

23 Nov 20

Sometimes unstoppable from her high energy but usually sweet.

It was just a silly argument I had with my husband over the phone.

@JudyEv (325815)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Nov 20

Your little daughter obviously picked up on your mood. What a sweet child she is.

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@jdbces (1847)

• Philippines

24 Nov 20

I think she did. I still smile now that I remember it again.

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@thelme55 (76476)

• Germany

25 Nov 20

Your daughter has sensed that you were upset. I hope you have calmed down now.

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@jdbces (1847)

• Philippines

26 Nov 20

Thank you. It was just a petty issue though. I remember it again now, it's really cute of her.

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@everwonderwhy (6697)

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26 Nov 20

I hope you have found peace, comfort and relief after your daughter's show of affection. Hugs.

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@jdbces (1847)

• Philippines

26 Nov 20

Thank you. She really does brighten my day every time.

@sarik1 (6783)

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23 Nov 20

Nice and lovely kids.

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@jdbces (1847)

• Philippines

23 Nov 20

Thank you.

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@Nakitakona (56302)

• Philippines

26 Nov 20

That's good. Kids shouldn't be exposed to something bad for it will affect them.

@snowy22315 (170013)

• United States

25 Nov 20

Sweet of her to comfort you like that.

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@just4him (306353)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

25 Nov 20

I'm glad she comforted you.