Is it just because I'm Smom and have a lower status to Dudebug, or do all children run hot and cold? There are times when he's affectionate to the point where his dad is telling him to stop climbing on me and kissing me. Then, like yesterday when he came home from school, he saunters in barely casting me a glance and only giving me a noncommittal, "hey." after I said, "Hel-lo, Dudebug."

Do they do that to their natural parents or is this reserved for us? Its irritating. I usually treat him as he treats me. If he's running hot, I'll be affectionate. If he's running cold, I'll interact w/ him when necessary.