3.5 year old constantly asking for "mommy"

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In the last few months, my 3.5 year old son has gotten into the habit of constantly pinging his mom every few minutes. He does it to ask a question, state an observation, etc. Basically, whenever he talks he starts with “Mommy…” It’s getting to the point where it’s becoming like nails on a chalkboard whenever he says “Mommy” and it’s just wearing us out. There are even times when he addresses me but he starts with “Mommy” just out of habit.

He gets plenty of 1-1 time with his mom and he does have an older brother to play with too. It doesn’t seem like he’s starved for attention and he does not have any issues when my wife has to go to work or out to run errands. This seems like a more of a recent development that has just grown over time. In other words, I don’t recall any catalyst for this behavior.

Is this normal and something that he’ll just grow out of? Has anyone here had similar experiences they want to share?
 
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Nothing to worry about. I am assuming you are the dad and not just writing in third person.

Take him somewhere occasionally, just the two of you. Ask if he wants a a toy, treat/some food he likes. When he says “mommy, yes please” you say “No I am daddy. Do you want some? say ‘daddy yes please.’” Have him address other adults, siblings and friends.
 
I hope it’s normal, because my 4yo is doing it too. Sometimes she yells out “Mommy!” and I say “What?”, and I get “Uhhhhh…” because she doesn’t even really have anything to ask or say. Othertimes she says, “Mommy!” and I say “What?” and she says, “No. I was talking to Daddy!” Now I know why mom always said she was going to change her name to S*&% and dare someone to call her.
 
Now I feel even more embarrassed for watching it twice.

(and still laughing)
 
I recall several times when mother wouldn’t respond when I called out “MOM” repeatedly, so I would use her first name instead, which worked like a charm in the store etc.

She would also let me know I shouldn’t call her by her first name, but what’s a kid to do when she doesn’t hear “mom” in public.
 
I did this to my parents. My brother did it to our parents. We both turned out fine and I’m happy to report our parents’ sanity is still mostly intact 😛
 
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When I was younger, I did it, and I still do it now. I could be shouting out for my mother about eighteen minutes and she wouldn’t hear, but when I used her Christian names I certainly got a response. Of course, it wasn’t a regular habit, only when the situation warranted.

OP, your son is fine. My nephew used to do this as well. “Mummy, mummy, mummy” all day. He straight up gave his father the silent treatment for a week because he took his transformer. He grew out of it.
 
Thanks so much for the advice and humor. Glad to know that I’m in good company.
 
i can’t remember what 3.5 year olds do… 😦
 
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