Teens 2 Mom 0
There are days when being a mom sucks. Period.
In retrospect, I was a victim of the Parenting Propaganda Conspiracy. Johnson’s, La Leche, Baby Gap and, yes, even T. Berry Brazelton, M.D.
Oh sure. They were there then. Wooing my biological clock with visions of freshly powdered bottoms, magical bonding, cutely coordinated outfits and the calm, reassuring voice of What Every Baby Knows on Lifetime, television for women. Seducing my psyche with Infants & Mothers; Toddlers & Parents and the killer On Becoming a Family: The Growth of Attachment.
But where are they now?
The last freshly powdered bottom in this house involved Dr. Sholl’s and the sole of a foot. The only magical bonding that occurs is the occasional encounter between Jack Daniels and me. Any cutely coordinated outfits are not allowed to be seen in public. There was some growth of attachment here the other day. But that happened in the vegetable crisper of the fridge.
Having abandoned hope of seeing Dr. Braz’ should-have-been-written sequels, I’ve taken it upon myself to preach the word.
What Every Teenager Thinks She Knows; This is Your Brain & This is Your Brain on Teenagers and On Rethinking Parenting: A Guide for Informed Consent
Can I have an Amen?
You’re making me NOT looking forward to that!!! Welcome to the world of Blogging and teenagers - all at the same time! You can get through this - just like you got through the PRE-adolescent years!
Sandy….
More power to you! This is fabulous and I will be adding to my favs and on the lookout for more of your witty wisdom. Ahhhh……the things I have to look forward to in 10-15 years!
I need to start my own blog about the 2-5yr old chaos!!
GREAT GREAT GREAT!!!
Love ya…Tasha
GA - lest you be too discouraged …. Some days with the teens are …. wait a minute. Let me rephrase that. Some moments with the teens are actually fun and energizing. That being said, I keep my buddy Jack on hand at all times.
Tasha! Get that blog going, girl. You definitely have the gift of gab. ;)
As a former teen, I know I induced many a Jack night. It’s not really my fault, I plead peer pressure. :)
Amen! I remember reading Braz with you - what a crock!! Go with you gut I say!