As a parent, one of my greatest desires has always been to engage in meaningful conversations with my child. This connection is vital to me, and when my daughter, Mia, began to articulate her thoughts, I was overjoyed. However, parenting often presents a duality; while discussing her favorite characters or stories can be delightful, there are certain phrases that Mia, now 5, expresses that truly test my patience. Here’s a glimpse of my reactions, both positive and candid:
1) “Mommy, will you play with me?”
It’s a Saturday morning, and I’ve barely had time to sip my first cup of coffee.
Good Mommy Reaction:
Good Mommy: (sighs) What do you want to play?
Mia: Store.
Good Mommy: What kind of store?
Mia: Jewelry and other stuff. I’ll set it up, and then you can come in and buy whatever you want. Okay?
Good Mommy: Can’t we just do a puzzle instead?
Mia: Come on! It’ll be fun!
Good Mommy: (exhales) Alright then.
Real Mommy Reaction:
Mia: Mommy, will you play with me?
Real Mommy: What do you want to play?
Mia: Store.
Real Mommy: Oh, no! I really dislike imaginative play. It never ends, and I’ll have to keep pretending to buy items I don’t want, while all I truly want to do is relax on the couch with a magazine.
2) “My bottom is itchy.”
This typically occurs during our hurried school mornings, with crowds bustling around us.
Good Mommy Reaction:
Good Mommy: Alright, honey. We’ll take care of it as soon as we get to school.
Mia: (sobbing) No, please!
Good Mommy: (turning away from the traffic) Let’s take care of this quickly.
(After a quick fix) Good Mommy: Better?
(She nods.) Good Mommy: I know, sweetie. It’s no fun to have an itchy bottom.
Real Mommy Reaction:
Real Mommy: Sorry, sweetie, but you’ll have to hold on until we reach school.
(Crying intensifies.)
Real Mommy: First, calm down. Second, I don’t understand how your bottom could be itchy after I just took care of it last night. Third, I’m out here looking ridiculous.
3) “Why are you being so mean?”
Good Mommy Reaction:
Good Mommy: Remember when I said it’s hard for me when you don’t listen? I’m really tired, and I just need you to cooperate.
Mia: But you don’t have to be mean to me.
Good Mommy: You’re right. I apologize. Will you forgive me?
Mia: Yes.
(We embrace.)
Real Mommy Reaction:
Real Mommy: Because I’m exhausted from working all day so I can provide for you. All I want is to relax and watch my show, but you’re bouncing around instead of listening.
4) “I love you so, so much.”
Good Mommy Reaction:
Good Mommy: Oh, thank you, dear. I love you so, so much as well.
(Truthfully, this phrase warms my heart.)
Real Mommy Reaction:
Mia: Mommy, I love you so, so much.
Real Mommy: Oh, honey, can we just stick to “I love you”?
Mia: Why?
Real Mommy: Because when you say “so, so much,” it makes me fear for the future. I worry about not being around for you, and that thought is overwhelming.
Mia: Why would you think that?
Real Mommy: Life can be unpredictable. My father passed away at a young age, and sometimes I fear the same fate for myself. These thoughts are tough to handle.
Despite these challenges, moments of laughter often emerge. Recently, Mia asked how old I would be in 20 years, and we shared a light moment discussing aging. Conversations like these remind me of the joy in our exchanges.
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In summary, while parenting can be a mix of joy and frustration, it is ultimately a journey filled with love and learning.
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