Beth: Babe, do you want orange juice or grape juice?
Mia: Orange juice!
Beth: Orange juice?
Mia: Orange juice!
Beth: Not grape juice?
Mia: No, orange juice! I hate grape juice.
Beth: Ok, here's your orange juice.
Mia: WAAAAAAAA! I want grape juice!
Beth: Watermelon or grapes?
Mia: (Contemplates meaning of life.)
Beth: Watermelon or grapes?
Mia: (Begins removing clothes.)
Beth: Watermelon or grapes?
Mia: (Wanders off to find her tea set.)
Beth: Mia! Watermelon or grapes?
Mia: Grapes!
Beth: Grapes?
Mia: Grapes!
Beth: Not watermelon?
Mia: I hate watermelon!
Beth: You love watermelon.
Mia: I hate watermelon!
Beth: Grapes it is then.
Mia: (Accosts her brother, just to pass the time.)
Beth: (Serves grapes.)
Mia: WAAAAAAAAAAA! I want watermelon!
Beth: Fine, a big piece or little pieces?
Mia: Big piece!
Beth: To bite?
Mia: Yes!
Beth: Not to eat with a fork?
Mia: No!
Beth: Ok, a big piece of watermelon coming right up.
Mia: (Blows spit bubbles.)
Beth: (Serves watermelon.)
Mia: WAAAAAA! I want it cut!
Beth: (Bangs head against refrigerator. Repeatedly. Hard.)
Some days, I dread the arrival of September, because WAAAAAA! My BABY! Is going to PRESCHOOL! And I am NOT PREPARED! Other days, I think hey, seven hours a week without a petulant three year old riding my ass? Bring it on!
Meanwhile, Owen cut two teeth this weekend. WAAAAAA! My BABY!
Comments (24)
My son has 2 teeth now too, and in the space of a week he went from looking like a baby to looking more like a little boy, if that is possible at 6 months. It is cute but it makes me sad at the same time!
Posted by andrea | August 18, 2008 1:01 PM
I spent Saturday afternoon with a three year old who has JUST hit the "Why?" stage. He would even ask why to things that HE told ME. Kid says, "Oh, the movie ended!" I say, "Yes it did." Kid says, "Whyyyyyyyy?" I say, "Because it was over." Kid says, "Whyyyyy?" (Repeat 43 times.)
Beware of three year olds. But gosh, they are so funny!
Posted by Sandy | August 18, 2008 1:21 PM
Very funny. Sounds like every conversation I have with my 3 year old daughter about everything.
Posted by sarah | August 18, 2008 1:23 PM
Ha ha ha ha ha ha, I thought it was just us. Heeeeee hee he he he heeee.
And Owen? Please FedEx him up here immediately.
Posted by chatty cricket | August 18, 2008 1:34 PM
Aren't three year old's cute? They are even better at four.
And oh my! There is nothing sweeter than a chubby baby with just a tooth or two. I can't wait for more pics!
Posted by ckirby50 | August 18, 2008 1:38 PM
gigglegiggle
Posted by Mr Lady | August 18, 2008 1:45 PM
Oh yeah? Declan started 1st grade today. I'm all half THANK GOG and half OH MY GOD.
Posted by Aimee Greeblemonkey | August 18, 2008 1:46 PM
This same interaction happened when I was a child... except the orange juice landed over my head (the entire pitcher I might add).
Good job on keeping your cool and patience!
Posted by wizood | August 18, 2008 2:34 PM
And I thought it was just me and my 3 year old that had those interactions. Ours even include the part about accosting the little brother...
Posted by Steph | August 18, 2008 3:25 PM
You just transcribed 90% of my conversations with my daughter. We missed the preschool cutoff here in MN (must be 3 before 9/1, Kate's bday is 12/1) so I have another year until I can have that option...
Posted by Laurie | August 18, 2008 3:26 PM
I think we are done with the screaming/indecision part (THANK GOD). I once taped a sandwich back together because of a screaming fit that ensued after I cut it. However, the sibling tackling/spit bubble/naked issues are still with us -- but that's so much better than the tantrums.
Posted by Kelly | August 18, 2008 4:06 PM
I see your problem - you are offering choices. You have to be a mean, nasty mom like me and say "here are grapes - if you don't want them, don't eat them." Heh.
Posted by Michelle | August 18, 2008 5:58 PM
i'm pretty sure that's WHY they invented preschool ;)
Posted by ali | August 18, 2008 8:07 PM
I'm surprised you haven't been reduced to a quivering ball in the corner :P Oy!
Posted by Heather | August 18, 2008 8:10 PM
Hi, Beth. Dad of 4 here. Mine are 14-20 now, which of course brings on a whole set of different issues! But back when they were little, as Michelle referred to above, I cut out the choices. "Hungry? Here's some grapes. No? Fine." haha!
Posted by James Proffitt | August 18, 2008 9:56 PM
My word, you have an incredible amount of patience. My head would have been through the refrigerator at that point!
Posted by Dianna | August 18, 2008 10:07 PM
I am telling you they finally know what they want by 6 years old, only to then know that they are annoying you when they change their minds. You are so patient, I would have put the juice & food I wanted to serve & been done.
Posted by Heidi | August 18, 2008 10:33 PM
hehe, I have to laugh because this is so my life right now. I wish you much luck. I'm wondering about the sanity of the person who once told me that giving choices empowers a kid to make decisions. I think it only empowers my kid to drive me crazy.
Posted by Deconstructing Jen | August 18, 2008 11:33 PM
I have to agree, don't offer choices or if you do you get what you pick. They will eat/drink when they are hungry.
Posted by sarah | August 19, 2008 8:29 AM
I guess another bright side to Mia's going to school is that you will have some one-on-one time with Owen.
Posted by MariaV | August 19, 2008 9:19 AM
So with you on that one.
Posted by Pammer | August 19, 2008 5:18 PM
I hate how they do that, especially after you pour it! lol Preschool is always hard! I hope its not too painful when she leaves!
Posted by Sabrina | August 20, 2008 10:41 AM
I'm dying! Those scenes are straight out of my house on any given day.
Posted by Kimberly | August 20, 2008 11:13 AM
There's just no pleasing you, is there?
Posted by You can call me, 'Sir' | August 20, 2008 1:15 PM