Upon picking Michael up from school yesterday I was informed that "he had a very difficult time listening today." Coupled with the fact that he has recently decided this whole potty trained thing is not so much to his liking and has started peeing on the floor in the bathroom while standing next to the toilet, or on his way to the bathroom, I seem to have lost all sense of humor when it comes to this child. What I wanted to say was "tell me something I don't know" or "he's 3, what do you expect?"
What I did say was, "I'll talk to him."
When we got home I sat down on the floor next to him. My forensic interview training has always taught me to be lower than the child during serious conversations. "Michael, why didn't you listen at school at today?" "Because I didn't."
Alrighty then.
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The parent in me says be patient and “way to go talking to him” — your skilz r gooood. The asshat in me says, “he’s 3, what could be so important for him to listen to?” … so basically, I get it. Peeing on the floor NEXT to the toilet? I’d go crazy.
The parent in me says be patient and “way to go talking to him” — your skilz r gooood. The asshat in me says, “he’s 3, what could be so important for him to listen to?” … so basically, I get it. Peeing on the floor NEXT to the toilet? I’d go crazy.
The parent in me says be patient and “way to go talking to him” — your skilz r gooood. The asshat in me says, “he’s 3, what could be so important for him to listen to?” … so basically, I get it. Peeing on the floor NEXT to the toilet? I’d go crazy.
The parent in me says be patient and “way to go talking to him” — your skilz r gooood. The asshat in me says, “he’s 3, what could be so important for him to listen to?” … so basically, I get it. Peeing on the floor NEXT to the toilet? I’d go crazy.
I’m sorry. It is hard to parent on days like that and I know those “not listening not pottying” days all too well.
Hope today is better.
I’m sorry. It is hard to parent on days like that and I know those “not listening not pottying” days all too well.
Hope today is better.
I’m sorry. It is hard to parent on days like that and I know those “not listening not pottying” days all too well.
Hope today is better.
I’m sorry. It is hard to parent on days like that and I know those “not listening not pottying” days all too well.
Hope today is better.
This reminds me of when my son was 4 and his preschool teacher pulled me aside to tell me she was concerned about his coloring. Apparently he wasn’t coloring as well as the other kids becuase he wasn’t staying in the lines!!! I like to live outside the lines, and so does he to this day
This reminds me of when my son was 4 and his preschool teacher pulled me aside to tell me she was concerned about his coloring. Apparently he wasn’t coloring as well as the other kids becuase he wasn’t staying in the lines!!! I like to live outside the lines, and so does he to this day
This reminds me of when my son was 4 and his preschool teacher pulled me aside to tell me she was concerned about his coloring. Apparently he wasn’t coloring as well as the other kids becuase he wasn’t staying in the lines!!! I like to live outside the lines, and so does he to this day
This reminds me of when my son was 4 and his preschool teacher pulled me aside to tell me she was concerned about his coloring. Apparently he wasn’t coloring as well as the other kids becuase he wasn’t staying in the lines!!! I like to live outside the lines, and so does he to this day
Carma, that is amazing. When I was in preschool (30 years ago), the teacher wanted to delay me going to kindergarten because I didn’t color inside the lines! Can’t believe someone would still think like that today.
Carma, that is amazing. When I was in preschool (30 years ago), the teacher wanted to delay me going to kindergarten because I didn’t color inside the lines! Can’t believe someone would still think like that today.
Carma, that is amazing. When I was in preschool (30 years ago), the teacher wanted to delay me going to kindergarten because I didn’t color inside the lines! Can’t believe someone would still think like that today.
Carma, that is amazing. When I was in preschool (30 years ago), the teacher wanted to delay me going to kindergarten because I didn’t color inside the lines! Can’t believe someone would still think like that today.
Well, at least he’s honest.
Well, at least he’s honest.
Well, at least he’s honest.
Well, at least he’s honest.
Tell him I feel the same way all of the time.
Tell him I feel the same way all of the time.
Tell him I feel the same way all of the time.
Tell him I feel the same way all of the time.
Bless his heart. I feel the same way sometimes.
Bless your heart with the potty training. I do not miss that one bit.
What is the reasoning on being lower than the child? I might try this when I need to talk to my daughter.
Bless his heart. I feel the same way sometimes.
Bless your heart with the potty training. I do not miss that one bit.
What is the reasoning on being lower than the child? I might try this when I need to talk to my daughter.
Bless his heart. I feel the same way sometimes.
Bless your heart with the potty training. I do not miss that one bit.
What is the reasoning on being lower than the child? I might try this when I need to talk to my daughter.
Bless his heart. I feel the same way sometimes.
Bless your heart with the potty training. I do not miss that one bit.
What is the reasoning on being lower than the child? I might try this when I need to talk to my daughter.
Spoken like a true 3 year old. You gotta love the honesty.
Spoken like a true 3 year old. You gotta love the honesty.
Spoken like a true 3 year old. You gotta love the honesty.
Spoken like a true 3 year old. You gotta love the honesty.
i don’t know what i chuckled more at “because i didn’t” or “allrighty then”. these are the moments that make motherhood as awesome (and frustrating) as it is. thanks for sharing yours – i don’t feel so alone. and good for you to keep your sense of humor (mine keeps me sane, although i do most of my laughing in hindsight i must admit)!
i don’t know what i chuckled more at “because i didn’t” or “allrighty then”. these are the moments that make motherhood as awesome (and frustrating) as it is. thanks for sharing yours – i don’t feel so alone. and good for you to keep your sense of humor (mine keeps me sane, although i do most of my laughing in hindsight i must admit)!
i don’t know what i chuckled more at “because i didn’t” or “allrighty then”. these are the moments that make motherhood as awesome (and frustrating) as it is. thanks for sharing yours – i don’t feel so alone. and good for you to keep your sense of humor (mine keeps me sane, although i do most of my laughing in hindsight i must admit)!
i don’t know what i chuckled more at “because i didn’t” or “allrighty then”. these are the moments that make motherhood as awesome (and frustrating) as it is. thanks for sharing yours – i don’t feel so alone. and good for you to keep your sense of humor (mine keeps me sane, although i do most of my laughing in hindsight i must admit)!
I like his answer…and his spirit.
I like his answer…and his spirit.
I like his answer…and his spirit.
I like his answer…and his spirit.
i have that conversation with Ben ALOT! LOL – you aren’t alone and you are correct- he’s 3! aint three fun??????? not so much.- smags, i forgot my password.
i have that conversation with Ben ALOT! LOL – you aren’t alone and you are correct- he’s 3! aint three fun??????? not so much.- smags, i forgot my password.
i have that conversation with Ben ALOT! LOL – you aren’t alone and you are correct- he’s 3! aint three fun??????? not so much.- smags, i forgot my password.
i have that conversation with Ben ALOT! LOL – you aren’t alone and you are correct- he’s 3! aint three fun??????? not so much.- smags, i forgot my password.
I’m surprised he didn’t add a “DUH, MOM!”
I’m surprised he didn’t add a “DUH, MOM!”
I’m surprised he didn’t add a “DUH, MOM!”
I’m surprised he didn’t add a “DUH, MOM!”
Sorry reading this I did in fact laugh. Heaven knows I will be paid back when I have kids. My sympathies.
Sorry reading this I did in fact laugh. Heaven knows I will be paid back when I have kids. My sympathies.
Sorry reading this I did in fact laugh. Heaven knows I will be paid back when I have kids. My sympathies.
Sorry reading this I did in fact laugh. Heaven knows I will be paid back when I have kids. My sympathies.
I hear the same exact things from Logan’s teacher. And I usually get the same answers from Logan.
I hear the same exact things from Logan’s teacher. And I usually get the same answers from Logan.
I hear the same exact things from Logan’s teacher. And I usually get the same answers from Logan.
I hear the same exact things from Logan’s teacher. And I usually get the same answers from Logan.