car-technics asked the question "What annoys you most about your parents" several months ago. It got me thinking about ME as a parent and how much I annoyed (and continue to annoy) my sons. What, if anything, about YOU, do you think annoyed YOUR kids (or annoys them if they are still minors)?
8 Answers
I could write a book with the things that aggrivate my kids about me. The most recent is a cutlery war I am having with them. This deserves an explanation because you all would think I'm nuts if I didn't.The boys have gotten very lazy over the years and tend not to bring out their dishes from their rooms. I have had wars over this time and time again. We had a fruit fly invasion beyond description this past summer due to it and an argument that went way overboard. I recently had to go hunt down a knife, fork and spoon to feed myself as the tray was empty as usual so I blew a biscuit. I went through their rooms and confiscated every piece of cutlery I could find, washed them, bagged them up and locked them up in my safe. Leaving only a few of each, I began to ask them to "PLEASE" locate the cutlery so I could eat. I didn't want them to know it was me who took everything. My oldest son came to me the other day and said"It really sucks not to be able to even feed myself here." I looked at him and slurped a bite of yogurt with the plastic measuring spoon. Trying not to give away that I have it all I have been using a huge serving fork and a measuring spoon for a week now to show them what it's like to not have anything to use. Do I think it will work? I have no idea, I'm just trying to prove a point, so this will be soon on the top of their annoyance list. I am now out of bowls and have one plate, two glasses and I think three coffee cups left.. So whats next to suddenly disappear? Welcome to life in the crazy house:0
12 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
Every single solitary thing about my being drives my eldest daughter completely around the bend and has done since she was ten years old. My opinions, specifically infuriate her. I gave birth to two more children (the audacity is astonishing) and according to her, I am not a normal dressing Mom (this comes from a person who is anything but conservative) ... I am a dud Mom ... le' sigh. She recently stopped calling me anything at all. I am now invisible. I have lost my 'Mom' status. I hope she doesn't start calling me by my first name. That would be very odd... or "Hey You!". I guess she won't be getting a 'Mom' tattoo any time soon.
My youngest daughter doesn't like it if I take a photograph of her. She is an adult now and so chronicling her life is "not happening" any more... She also isn't a big fan of my looking at her with awe. I love her and I can't help but be amazed... She is lovely.
My son becomes frustrated when I stop him from smearing ketchup in his hair, move him away from danger and stop him from eating from the dog's dish... He's two. His issues are small. He also mimics my younger daughter and does the same thing she does when I take his photograph or stare at him with awe... He is lovely as well.
12 years ago. Rating: 4 | |
I think you are probably just "too cool Mom".
Little one should be allowed to smear something in his hair. If it's not ketchup, come up with SOMETHING, Mom!
Thanks for another great answer, fish girl!
The younger daughter must just be modest! Keep snapping those photos. Maybe just make sure your mouth is closed when you star at her. :D
I love my girls... I snap and smile!