Enjoying the last malleable one. A Mother’s Truth.
This is why I love dogs.
They adore you.
Even when they get like 1.75 years old. Thirteen in dog years.
These, on the other hand . . .
The child not the strawberry.
Children don’t look at you like you were the last Oreo in the sleeve — forever.
When they are five, they adore you like a Labrador Retriever. And let you hold their hand (in public places).
Then they turn 12 and think you are the most embarrassing creature on the face of solar system.
So that is why I enjoyed today. I spent the afternoon with my 9 year old.
Nine year olds still think you are great, as long as you do not try to take their computer away.
Today after an appointment, we picked strawberries.
But the best part for me was riding in the car and listening to music. My music. I don’t get to do that with the 12 year old.
So today, we listened to John, Paul, George and Ringo.
We sang we all live in a yellow submarine and na, na na, na na na, na na an, hey Jude.
Nine-year-olds love that stuff.
Because they are still Play-Doh when it comes to their moms.
And great music is great music.
Are your children still Play-Doh?
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This is pretty funny if you have a second.
my kid is so past playdough he is cement. At 24 he is still in the shiny special malleable years to come with his own.
Ha Zoe — I have one who has hardened into his own shape as well. But at least we seem to be at a point of live and let live. My 12 yo thinks any of my opinions that differ with hers, inconceivable.
I wonder how we would feel if our children stay malleable even longer? Would that be a good thing? Good for mom but bad for them?
At least you are enjoying it while it lasts. 🙂
Adorable! My son’s only 6 so he definitely sings along to Adele and Maroon 5 with me. He does not look at me like I’m the last Oreo in a sleeve however, maybe if I was holding an oreo!
Of course you are right, Cyn. They have to become their own person. But with my daughter in such the breakaway — unpleasant — mode these days, I’m a bit sappy about having a year, maybe two, with my youngest.
I just miss those days when they were my little buddies.
My 15 year-old likes the Beatles. According to her, it’s the only music I listen to that doesn’t suck too much.
I am so missing those play-doh years! I am down to a soon-to-be 14-year-old, so pretty much everything I do or say is a complete embarassment to her. I know that we’ll get past this stage, but it’s still hard! Hang in there, and enjoy them while you can 🙂
Love the word malleable and I love the Beatles! My kids are 12 and 7 and they’re both still kinda into me. Yeah, even my nearly teen girl. I think it’s a perk of how ADD kids mature a little slower than other kids.
Count yourself blessed Jennifer if your daughter is still into you. My daughter has completely forgot how cool I am.
Yup, that’s why I’m looking forward to having kids – then I can brainwash them into doing my evil bidding! But…I’m afraid I may have said too much.
The title of your post is so perfect! I guess your days of play-doh-ing are numbered, Jamie. But you can always have dogs to adore you! 🙂
My youngest is 9 so I totally get what you’re saying! I’m gobbling it up while I still can. Happy Mother’s Day!