Lately Grayson has had quite the pre-teen attitude. I think some wise elders left out the part that kids aren't sweet all the time before puberty like you are led to believe. Anyway, he has had several moments lately.
Dad tried to floss Grayson's teeth. Grayson insisted that he brush them, then floss them. When Dad argued this was poor technique Grayson responded with "I am the kid and I tell you what to do"
Right.
Grayson also has been very upset with our choice for dinner several nights. On one occassion when I didn't provide the food he wanted he told me (with tear filled eyes):
"You are not my mom anymore, You have to move out"
Oh, and when I made him take a bath the other night, I was relieved of my mom duties then too. Guess one day he'll learn that I just don't go away that easily!
Wonder what he would do if I left when he told me to??? Probably not be so tough like he acts. Or at least that's what I hope.
I know of a kid who threatened to run away when things were't going her way. She was five. Her mom casually went along with it...offered to help her pack, asked where she was headed...by the time the mom got through all her questions, the girl decided she really needed a better plan before she took off on her own. She decided to stay, but pouted in her room the rest of the day!
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