Still A Friendly Older Dad

- someone leaning over and buckling my seatbelt

- tying my shoe for me (especially if you pat it afterwards??)

- zipping up my jacket

- making me hold ur hand before crossing the street

- handing me my water bottle to make me drink it

- slightly condescending nicknames

- moving me by my belt loops/waist

- "why don't you be a good girl and *instructions*?"

- brushing my hair out of my face

- opening my drinks for me

- lifting my chin to make me look you in the eye

Grabby Hands = “Please pick me up”

Whining = “I need your attention right now”

Grabby Hands + Whining = “Im upset and I need to be close to you right now”

Huffing = “I didn’t get my way” or “I’m embarrassed”

Pouting = “I’m feeling fussy”

Pouting + Stomps = “I’m feeling extremely fussy and I’m going to throw a fit if I’m not calmed down”

Pats = “I want your attention” or “I’m excited”

Pulling your sleeve or pant leg = “I want your attention” or “I want you to get something for me”

Bounces = “I’m very excited or happy and I’m trying to contain it”

Wiggles = “This is my uncoordinated version of a happy dance”