mom2many

Seriously, call CPS about the face slapping, it will only work to your BF's benefit when it comes to custody of the little girl.

Here is the saddest part of all, there is nothing you can do about what the mom says, all you can do is continue to be there and support and love the little girl, who is the one stuck in the hardest position of all.

Get her stuff that is for your house only, don't let but maybe one or two things go to moms, make a pretty box where she can keep all of her personal things, so everytime she comes to visit, it will be waiting for her, maybe do a girls day where you two can go and get things to put in the box, it doesn't sound like you guys are having issues bonding, that is a good thing.

Her wanting everything you have is very normal, you can say no to most, but pick something you are ok with losing and let her have it, it sounds like she is looking up to you. Then the part where she went through the bag and didn't appear to excited, that is also a kid thing, especially at that age, the true test of whether or not they like it is if they use it, she did you saw and recognized it. Dad did right telling her not to be rude, we sometimes forget when they are that age that they are still learning all the finer points of politeness, this comes in time with a lot of patience, of course if mom isn't teaching it it will take longer.

I have more to say but I am out of time I will try to get on later if you still want the help!

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Jennifer, mom to some wonderful kids!