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Just Once……………

21 September 2010 14 Comments

……I would love for my son to do what I asked without hearing:

  1. Wait:  Which I honestly think he doesn’t even realize he says. It is a reflex reaction in the same way you might get shushed by your husband during a key instant replay in a football game.
  2. In a minute:  Which translates to meaning that he’s doing something, actually heard me and simply trying to stall.
  3. B.R.T:  Short for be right there. Welcome to 2010. Add 3 to 5 minutes to determine the actual time of his arrival.  I’m always prepared to ask again…A.S.A.P (Also 2010)
  4. I AM:  His canned reply when I ask him if he’s getting dressed. It’s just the best to hear this response while I peak into his room to see that he’s STILL  sitting there in his little boxer briefs
  5. Later:  Which means “never”. I drop it here, ’cause I’m exhausted at this point.
  6. I Did Already:  Popular one when it comes to taking a shower or any type of grooming or cleaning, but is usually UNTRUE or only partially true. Inspection is always required at this point.
  7. I Will:  Which translates to I won’t, unless seriously nagged. And of course this usually results in a ‘tude from said child.
  8. I Forgot:  Which means I have not nagged enough and have failed in my role as a Jewish mother.
  9. After this Game:  Which means he’s in an Xbox-induced fog, did not really hear what it was I was asking him to do, and will more than likely result in me having to ask again. Tears, (his) usually appear in this one.
  10. I Can’t:  Which really means he’s not interested.  I feel for his future wife on this one. 
  11. If I Do it Can We Go to Gamestop?:  No.  Nice try though.
  12. I Know: Yeah and…..??  This one always stumps me for a few minutes. What does this mean? I know and you’ll do it in a minute?  I know and I can’t? I know and B.R.T? Yelling is usually involved here.

and finally one which I would love to hear, but haven’t:

Yes, mom!

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14 Comments. Click to leave one of your own!

  • September 21 2010 at 11:29 AM inannasstar said:

    I hear ya sista!
    inannasstar´s last [type] ..Beauty

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : September 21st, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    And fellow jerssey girl.

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  • September 21 2010 at 2:32 PM NathanRising said:

    Girl, I am so NOT looking forward to when my little one reaches this stage! I hear all kids go through it… it’s just a matter of time. I was cracking up at Number 11… that’s totally something a boy would say! LOL!
    NathanRising´s last [type] ..Yeah- I have one of Those Kids

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  • September 21 2010 at 6:12 PM Stacey said:

    Amen! I hate the “I know” one the most because it means they know what they should be doing, but they aren’t doing it on purpose. Drives me bonkers!

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    Nancy
    @ on twitter.


    Replied on : September 23rd, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    You and me BOTH!

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  • September 21 2010 at 7:13 PM That One Mom
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     said:

    Ok, A. 2 posts in 2 days? Are you really back or just teasing me?

    2. You’re son and my daughter must have gone to the same responsiblity and familial contribution avoidance class, because I get THE. SAME. RESPONSES!
    That One Mom´s last [type] ..More Post-It Note Fun!

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : September 21st, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    :) I’m on a roll! I finally have a break from the Football Admin things, work things and overall stress things! Hoping to stick with writing, because I really do enjoy it!

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  • September 22 2010 at 12:04 AM Andrea
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     said:

    Hey, Mama! SO great to see you back! I’ve missed you something HUGE! :)

    As for these striking comments, is it possible I get some – or the tone – from my not quite four year old? Yeesh!
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  • September 22 2010 at 1:11 AM Kelley said:

    My oldest son is only 5 (soon to be 6) and has already mastered some of these! Wow. These were so entertaining. Very cute…but not so cute when it’s happening… Am I right or am I right? On another note, I’m glad we are on the same page about those dang home parties. It’s all about the snacks! I’m sure your son would agree, if he had to be the unfortunate soul feeling obligated to buy overpriced candles and such. :)
    Kelley´s last [type] ..Why doesnt the tooth fairy visit old people

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : September 23rd, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    Get ready…these excuses are headed your way!!!! (Don’t like those candles!)

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  • September 22 2010 at 10:25 AM Jane said:

    And when you finally stop hearing those 12 responses and get to a “Yes Mom!” PLEASE, please, please let me know what you did. I wanna hear “Yes Mom!” too!
    Jane´s last [type] ..It’s True Mother Nature Is Out To Get Us

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  • September 22 2010 at 2:18 PM ModernMom said:

    LOL I think my 11 year old has been copying your son!

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    Nancy
    @ on twitter.


    Replied on : September 23rd, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    It’s an epidemic!

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  • October 5 2010 at 7:51 PM Matty said:

    As a former young boy, these all sound familiar and have passed my lips more times than my mom cares to remember. On second thought, as a dad of three children now grown, they all sound even more familiar.
    Matty´s last [type] ..The Many Faces of Blogging

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