Being a parent is something like learning to use a new confusing software - the moment you think you have the hang of it, the whole damn equation has changed. I mean, just look at the progression :
Sigh!! Back to learning parenting all over - yet again!
- Just when you think you FINALLY understand the difference between a hungry baby and a wet-nappy baby, they aren't babies any more!
- Just when you get the hang of feeding semi solid mush into unwilling mouths, they are ready to eat potato chips off a bag!
- Just when you start understanding their baby talk, they have begun using words you cringe when you hear
- Their shoes have shorter life spans than your toothbrush; but their jeans seem to outlive all logical reasoning
- They have barely learnt to identify colors, and here they are, disagreeing to wear dresses of a certain colour (It doesn't match the hair-band, you see!)
- Just a while ago, you were teaching them to dot the 'i's and cross the 't's, and today they are completely capable of writing 3 page essays on why you should buy them a particularly popular toy (the fact that this sometimes comes in a hand-made birthday card is small consolation)
- You had just a few days ago, trained them to sing 'I am a little Tea Pot' with actions to perform on stage, and they can now give Oscar-winning performances to skip school
- From a time a kiss and a hug took the tears away, they now need back up plans and solemn promises to be pacified (rest assured, these promises WILL BE reminded to you at regular intervals)
- You had only a few days ago, told them stories with a message, and today they remind the message to you
Sigh!! Back to learning parenting all over - yet again!
:) time flies I guess he he he
ReplyDeletebut then all this growing up also keep parents exicted too ooh what is the kid going to do now :)
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Yes, Bikram..... thank God there are shining moments in parenting too!
Deleteyipes... sucks to be a parent in this generation, huh ? I really doubt if our parents struggled sooooo much with us..
ReplyDeleteRoshan, I am sure they had their set of challenges - I remember having run away from home once when I was 8, because I got screamed at for something Seema did - they must have freaked out!!
DeleteLOL..totally relate to this post.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of something I read a long time ago:
By the time I realized my parents were right, I had kids my own who thought I was wrong
Time flies, huh? My li'l one turns 10 in a couple of months, and she already speaks like an adult!!
10??? OMG... mine is nearly there - in another year, she'll be doing the same, I guess!
Deleteaww.. so adorable this is :)
ReplyDeletethank you!
DeleteAwesome stuff, I think as parents you have to grow up and do the grind with the children as well.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! Every day teaches something new - and sometimes, shocking too!
DeleteOkay, don't scare me about parenting before I get into it..
ReplyDeleteJokes apart, so well said! Makes us realize what a great job our parents have done in the days of frugal living, limited income, no internet....
Well, thats the whole thing, Varsha - I think it is this abundance and self-centered approach to living that has caused so much heartburn now....
Delete"They have barely learnt to identify colors, and here they are, disagreeing to wear dresses of a certain colour (It doesn't match the hair-band, you see!)" ~ This one I like the best.It's tough being a mom.You are doing well dear.Hugs.
ReplyDeleteAwww.... thank you so much! I really needed pick-me-ups on a day like this! Thank you so much!
DeleteWait till you have the "TEENAGE" demon at home....
ReplyDeletemy eldest just turned 13 this Jan, and trust me you are in for BIG surprises...
I think its one of the biggest test for Moms
But everything you've posted is right bang on and only you can present it in such a hilarious way.
Good Lord! I know... I am dreading those times... If my kids are anything like I was when I was in my teens, I'll have to be admitted to a mental asylum soon!! Thank you for the forewarning and the comments!
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