Look, son, the world is a confusing place. It’s hard to navigate it with only 10 years of experience under your belt. You’ve got commercials telling you one thing, parents telling you something else, and that kid in class that thinks he has an answer for everything. Who are you supposed to believe?
Me. You’re supposed to believe me. It’s that simple.
So let me clear up some things once and for all:
1. Frosted Flakes are not breakfast.
It’s a candy-coated corn flake. The sole purpose of the corn flake is to provide structural support for the candy. They’d do away with the corn flake altogether but then they might as well just sell you a bag of sugar.
2. I am not a garbage can
Do I look like a garbage can? You ate the candy, you throw out the wrapper. How hard is that?
3. You will not die if you don’t get that toy
Look, I’m not a doctor or anything, but I’m pretty sure that no human has ever died from failure to get a toy. You need oxygen; you need food; you do not need that toy.
4. We don’t hate you just because we want you to go to bed before midnight
There are a lot of ways to show someone you hate them; making them go to bed before midnight just isn’t one of them.
5. I do not know when your friend will get here
What information do you think I have that allows me to predict when your friend will be here? I’m not a bloody clairvoyant. He’s late, that’s all I know.
6. There is no such thing as “just $5”.
If I gave you $5 for every time you said, “it’s just $5” I’d be broke.
7. That was not an apology
Saying “I’m sorry” in the same tone of voice you’d use if you were telling someone to go to hell is not an apology.
8. The school janitor is not a werewolf
Despite what Timmy says, the janitor’s just a guy with a beard and a unibrow. Here’s a tip: stop believing every word that Timmy says; he’s just making crap up to mess with you.
9. Just because it’s a playroom does not mean you can destroy it
It’s a play room not a demolition site. If you want to trash someplace, go to Timmy’s house; I’m sure his folks won’t mind.
Well, I hope that cleared things up.
Daddy's in Charge
August 5, 2011
Boy if I had a nickel for everytime they asked me for a dollar. Wait, what?
I've Become My Parents
August 6, 2011
And if I had a nickel for every time I actually gave him a dollar…well, I’d be broke.
Deborah the Closet Monster
August 5, 2011
I had to read this aloud to my S.O. (“Ba.D.”), and we both got a kick out of it. I’m not sure we’ll feel the same way when it’s our own son testing us on these points, but it’s fun second-hand. 🙂
I've Become My Parents
August 6, 2011
It’s always good to enjoy from a nice safe distance. 😉
johnnathanielfernando
August 5, 2011
dude this is hilarious! i’d better tell my daughter to stay away from anyone named timmy!lol!
I've Become My Parents
August 6, 2011
Good luck with that…they’re everywhere. I’m just working on keeping him from believing everything Timmy says!
gulby
August 6, 2011
I sure will translate this in french for my offspring… xD Though some kind of references are not applying, the global meanings is very well written !
I've Become My Parents
August 6, 2011
Thanks, gulby. I’d translate it for you but I’m guessing you’ll want your offspring to actually be able to make sense of it. 🙂
tlf
August 6, 2011
Another great post. So glad I found your blog!
I've Become My Parents
August 6, 2011
Thanks, tif! I’m glad you found it too.
lovethebadguy
August 6, 2011
Oh, the number of times I heard the response “What do I look like? A garbage can?” as a child.
…Sorry Mum. 😉
I've Become My Parents
August 7, 2011
Don’t worry, she may have the last laugh if you have kids of your own!
Lorna's Voice
August 7, 2011
I don’t know if your son will appreciate these blogs when he gets older, but I guarantee that you will. I wish blogging was around when my son was growing up. I remember a few stories, but these gems that you put out there will live on tovividly to embarass him (or delight him) for years to come.
I've Become My Parents
August 7, 2011
The good news for him is that I blog anonymously; the bad news is that I can show it to his girlfriend, making it great blackmail material (of course, if he takes after his dad, it’ll be quite a while before he has a girlfriend… 😉 ).
Penelope J.
August 7, 2011
I didn’t just “like” this post, I loved it! You nailed it every time. I’m sending it to several people because I’m sure that everyone who is/has had kids that age can relate to it. And it’s also a LOL post.
I've Become My Parents
August 7, 2011
Thanks Penelope! I’m glad you liked/loved it. Yes, I suspect that most parents can relate to at least one of these things.
Thanks for reading and commenting!
msnavio
August 8, 2011
I don’t have any kids but this brings me back to the days when I was a little terror. I love the garbage can one, because I was the kid who honestly believed that my parents magically got rid of all my garbage. Haha!
I've Become My Parents
August 11, 2011
And if you have kids they’ll think the same about you!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Holly Jahangiri
August 9, 2011
I’ll bet you’re not the owner of the electric company, either, and you don’t grow money on trees in your back yard! And we moms can relate to the garbage can business – dads get candy wrappers, but what do WE get? Snotty tissues and chewed gum.
From the kid’s perspective, though, I’m still trying to figure out why a CARE package to feed the needy does not mean I can scrape my unwanted liver and onions into a box and ship it directly to the needy. Seriously, they’d LOVE Grandma’s liver and onions.
I've Become My Parents
August 11, 2011
You know, I tried growing money in my backyard but I think I live in the wrong financial climate for that kind of tree.
And that’s LOVE snot–you should be honored to receive it.
And to the kid: Nice try. They may be needy but they still have taste buds.
Thanks Holly!
Joy
August 12, 2011
How did I miss this one??? I was wondering why I haven’t been on your site and it’s been too long! Anyway, great post as always and #s 2 and 3 are so real/true for me. I must admit though that it’s partially my fault as to why my son would be inclined to think of me as his garbage can. I tend to eat his leftovers….bad, bad, bad…..
I've Become My Parents
August 14, 2011
Haha! Yes, I suspect you aren’t the only one that grazes on their kid’s leftovers.
Thanks, Joy!
polarbearscooby
August 15, 2011
I love this! I seriously LOL’ed the whole time….
My favorite is number 7! I’m gonna start quoting that one 🙂
Ms Mary
August 15, 2011
Great post … again!
I've Become My Parents
August 16, 2011
Thanks Ms Mary!