My daughter is only 8 months old, but those fun, lovable, teenage hormones are already shining through. When I take away something she shouldn’t have, she gets up on her little knees, throws her hands in the air, and starts (presumably) cursing at me, in her native baby tongue.
I’m guessing that this form of fit-throwing is inherent in little girls, and will only evolve into slammed doors and proclamations that I’m “Ruining her life!!!” (She’ll include the multiple exclamation points for dramatic effect.)
When my OB/GYN made the announcement of “It’s a Girl!”, I imagined cute little dresses, hair bows, and pretend tea parties. Now, not even a year in, the realization is starting to set in that my list should have been more like makeup/clothes/boys. Or rather, less makeup, more clothes, and no boys!
Am I thinking about this too much? I mean, after all, I wasn’t into any of things that my peers were obsessing about as a teenager. MY list was more like books, internet, and food, please and thanks. Will my daughter inherit that from me? Or will she be the “typical” teen? I’m not sure, and there’s no way for me to know until the time comes.
But I DO know that if she says another bad word (I’m beginning to crack the baby code), she’s grounded to her crib for 2 weeks, and she will NOT be going to any party on Friday, no matter how much she begs!
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I think that overthinking and worrying is a normal part of being a mother.
Just don’t let it ruin the hear-and-now. You know, the time
when you know that you can say no to parties and go to bed without worrying about her sneaking out of the house without your permission!
Ha! Love this. But you know, finding the answers to your questions is most of the fun of parenthood. Enjoy the ride! (Says the mom of a 5, 3 and 1 1/2-year old. Who’m I to be talking @ the teen years????)
Yes, you’re probably thinking too much about it. But isn’t that part of the pleasure? That you can think about it as much as you like and watch in wonder when unexpected things happen? =)
Exactly!
Wonderful! I’ve often thought about how much of parenting is based on vague memories of childhood. Good to know you’re open to letting things be different. As if we had a choice! =)
This is EXACTALLY why I’m so happy that my first is a boy! As much as I wanted a girl, I truly don’t think I’m strong enough to handle one! Yours is so cute though, I’d forgive her anything!