We have a new rule that Piney can not say the word Mom at the dinner table.
This is because she says Mom 800 times during the course of a meal.
Piney:Mom!
Me:What?
Piney:I have a fork.
Me:O.K.
Piney:Mom!
Me:What?
Piney:I need water.
Piney:Mom!
Me:What?
Piney:My shirt is dirty.
Piney:Mom!
Me:What?
Piney:I took a big bite (demonstrates).
Piney:Mom!
Me:What?
Piney:My food looks like a worm.
Piney:Mom!
Me:What?
Piney:My plate is dirty. I need to clean it with a napkin.
Piney:Mom!
Me:What?
Piney:I want more.
Piney:Mom!
Me:What?
Piney:I have an owie on my foot.
Piney:Mom!
Me:What?
Piney:I went to school today.
Piney:Mom!
Me:What?
Piney:We had water day.
Piney:Mom!
Me:What?
Piney:I saw a bug outside the window.
Piney:Mom!
Me:What?
Piney:I jumped high today.
Piney:Mom!
Me:What?
Piney:I kept my underwear clean all day.
Piney:Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom!
Piney:YOU HAVE TO SAY "WHAT"!
Me:There is a new rule that you can't say Mom during dinner.
(side comment by M: don't you think that's a little harsh? Geez!)
Piney: Jennefer! Jennefer! JENNEFER!
Labels: after adoption: difficult child behaviors
Ahhh...remember when you were longing to hear her calling you by name. ;>
I have had to go very heavy on the highlights to cover the gray hair all of the "MOM'S!?!?!" have given me.
On another note...I know that kids learn faster than adults, but Piney's vocabulary is wonderful!! Is she right where she should be for her age now?
Stephanie
Kids can drive you crazy sometimes.
Tell her she gets to eat all the treats after dinner, but every time she 'Moms' you for something silly, you get to eat one.
So, "I want water" would not cost a treat. "I have a fork" would.
ok, I admit I have no idea how this would work with a little one. It worked on my kids though.
I use Kate's line about 'using up the answers' too. It's a great line.
I have a this great ability to tune stuff out. It drives my husband crazy. He'll be like, "RACHAEL, did you not hear him say mom 10 times? Just answer the kid so he'll stop!" Well, I guess it's up for debate if that's a great quality or not, but it does save my sanity! :)
I like Suzanne's suggestion. That's great.
"Look, Mama. More milk, mama. Please, mama. Thank you, mama. Hear firetruck, mama. Mama. Mama. MAMA! (whispers) maaaamaaaa. Iliya eat, mama." and so on...
It's music to my ears...but even the best song can be overplayed just a bit! ;)
Great memories and something you'll both laugh about in years to come.