Most people think that boys are more difficult when they’re small, and girls are harder when they’re teenagers. I sometimes wonder if my boys didn’t get that memo, and are already practicing for their teen angst professional eye roll competitions.
Last week my 3yo son told me that when he’s older he will “have a beard and not listen to me anymore“, while looking at me with a scowl and pointing his tiny finger in my face. He’s also a comic, because if what he does now is called “listening”, then I’m in for a long road of pulling my hair out and shopping at WineLibrary.
Then yesterday my 5yo son was getting exasperated with me and my insistence that he wear clothes and eat food (I’m so mean), so I explained to him what his options were for doing what I asked. When I was done, he literally rolled his eyes, did a face palm, and said, “that doesn’t even make sense! are you nuts?!“.
I know my boys are really smart, so I try to remind myself that I’m actually happy they are too clever to just do what they’re asked without question. I know that one day these things will be an asset to them. I just wish they’d wait to stick it to The Man, and leave The Mom alone.
{ 13 comments… read them below or add one }
Oh man. The other day Carter said he didn’t like me anymore and Noah said he wished they could live somewhere other than our house. Nice.
Good thing is that a little bit later they were loving on me again. Whew.
Steph
[Reply]
Oh, this post is funny! Kids are so dramatic…SlowMo (who will be lucky to make it to her teenage years) said she didn’t like her life, because I said she couldn’t have any Mike & Ikes. Geesh.
[Reply]
I’ve just been trying to get Emma to say Mama.
Maybe I can wait on this talking thing.
Your boys love you! They just dont like wearing clothes? I remember many insta-strip moments with your eldest. I swear he could get his clothes off in a blink of an eye.
Maybe one day they can be stickin’ it to the main together. With beards.
[Reply]
They say our kids only do this to us because they feel secure with us, right? Sometimes I wish they didn’t feel quite SO secure :-) My daughter is only 2 and a half, but likes to tell me that she loves L. (her daycare provider) more because she’s nicer – sigh. Stay strong, you’re their mom no matter WHAT they say!
[Reply]
Have you read my blog? I have a four going on fourteen year old. Sometimes it’s cute and other times, GRRRR. I am not ready for the teen angst years yet!
[Reply]
It is amazing what they come up with. Zoe’s latest was that she was all grown up and could do what she wanted. I’ve got two smarty pants too and one minute you are so proud and then another you just wish they were dumb!!! Ok…maybe not quite, but you know what I mean.
[Reply]
And the fun begins…..
[Reply]
Oh boy … you have some interesting but funny times ahead of you. You mean, this is what I have to look forward to? Yikes!
While my boy isn’t a perfect angel, I have a sneaking suspicion that he is going to be a lot easier than my daughter, who at the age of 14 months, is showing signs of some serious divaness.
[Reply]
Amen Sister (especially to that last sentence!)
You know, my 4yo looked at me today and said, “Mom, have you called Jenny yet?” So, apparently he watches too much tv AND thinks I need to lose a few pounds…
[Reply]
I’m sorry, I couldn’t help but crack up at the things your sons came up with! The “I’ll have a beard thing” is too funny. Aren’t you glad you’ll be able to remember all of these things in 20 years thanks to your blog!?
Jane
[Reply]
He is stinkin adorable!
I’m still fighting bustin out laughing when my Bubbalu does something naughty, but looks cute :)
[Reply]
Oh, I love this! So sorry! ;)
X is just starting in with this sort of thing, this week alone I’ve had my first “But, MOM!” and a slew of kiddie compromises. And just ask him how old he is… he’ll tell you – 17!!! um, no, you my dear are TWO!
[Reply]
LOL! My 8-year-old has started sassing me like that. I guess I should be glad he has just started? :-)
[Reply]