Attitudes Aren't Just For Girls

If you know us at all, or simply follow this blog, you are likely aware of the precociousness of the Princess.

She can put the capital "A" in ATTITUDE.

When asked where she gets it, I am quick to reply, "Her father."

(And yes, I am well aware of the rhetorical nature of the question when responding, but hey, it's my movie!)

Little Man has always been the lower maintenance child.

Until recently.

Terrible twos? Ppfffffttttt.

Since turning three in April, it's as if our laid back child was replaced with an alien replica from the planet Painintheass. If you are unfamiliar, it's properties are a combination of it's two closest planet friends: Stoppedlisteningtoyou and Tormentingmysisterisfun.

It's SUPER fun. No, really.

Especially given how well Princess handles the recent verbal and physical aggression by her little brother.

Our house can, at times, resemble a WWF Cage match.

Today, upon picking Little Man up from preschool, I was informed he had been sent to the office.

For not listening.

Only now do I realize the irony of my reaction to the news, "WHAT?!"

Ugh. At least at preschool Princess was a gem in all her classrooms. Seriously. She saved the 'tude for mom and dad.

I was crushed, and made Little Man apologize to his teacher before we left. (Thankfully, he did seem at least a little remorseful)

Fast forward to post-dinner tonight after a day of needing to earn toys back (at home) for his antics at school: kids are going a bit bonkers, chasing each other - repeated reminders about no running in the house by me - Little Man disappears for what I consider to be an unacceptable length of time.

So, I call out, "Little Man, WHAT ARE YOU DOING??!!"

Little Man, sounding a bit at his three year old wits end replies with, "Mom. RELAX (but it came out WEE-LAX) - I'm in my room!"

Hubby had a visual, and for a few seconds he and I stared at each other in partial disbelief - and then we both busted out laughing.

I'm sure I missed a true parenting opportunity just then - but it really was hilarious.

And, I've already lost the 2010 Mother of the Year Award.

Multiple times.




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