Parenting 101

Raising kiddos (Or even watching them) is a lot of work. It is not like the commercials, where the kiddos and adults are smiling, singing, and skipping with ice cream in their hands. It is more like chasing after orangutans, who have red lipstick in their hands, are wearing white, and your soul job is to keep them from getting a speck of lipstick on them.

Welcome to parenting.

 

Often times, you WILL find your child in a similar if not the same situation as dear ole’ kitty here. How do they manage this? I’m not sure, but they do! lol

The “perfect parent” thing to do would be to help them out of their sticky situation; however, a realistic parent, after dealing with sticky situations non-stop, will grab their phone (as long as kiddo’s life isn’t in danger) and snap a picture. I mean, this stuff is good to show the kiddo’s future bf or gf. I personally want to turn the pictures into a billboard, when they go off to college and have the billboard across from their dorm room. My oldest goes to college after summer. (evil grin)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The invisible item search. My 8 year old is NOTORIOUS for this one. It’s usually the shoes. How do you lose shoes in a bedroom? Don’t know how, I will get you connected with my son and he can teach you. However, just know that when someone walks in the room after you ‘lose your shoes’, they will find it within 2 seconds, because your shoes will be in the middle of your room in plain sight!

 

 

 

 

The Game of Brushing One’s Teeth

 “I brushed my teeth, mom!” Lies! All lies! “Did you brush your teeth? Tell me the truth.” (stare at kiddo firmly. Kiddo looks around trying to avoid eye contact. Kiddo finally sighs.) “No,” they whisper. “Yeah. I can tell.” (Kiddo huffs) “How did you know?” (I turn and let out the breath I’ve been holding.) “Because you have damn dragon breath!”

Note: When doing a breath check to see if the kiddo has, in fact done the task, NEVER…I repeat, NEVER…breathe. Simply look at the teeth. To verify clean breath, your eyes will water if the toothpaste smell is strong. Your eyes will water & stomach will churn if their breath is funky.

 

 

 

 

Well, my castle has been taken over by kiddos, who are chasing the dog around so my concentration has once again been stolen. Perhaps, I will be able to write more later…doubtful. (HA)

What are some of the things you notice as a parent, caregiver or teacher? Or things you notice in public with children? Don’t be shy. Let’s hear em’.

 

Happy Reading, Happy Friday & XoXo,

S.E.Isaac

 

 

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