Dear Mommy,
I just wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that I am JUST LIKE YOU. You seem to forget that on a daily basis and don’t understand why I act the way that I do or do the things I do. I mean we are like 2 peas in a pod! Here are just a few examples to help remind you.
- I want to do whatever I want, whenever I want. Got that? If you ask me to put my markers away and stop coloring, I am not going to. So just stop asking. You know it is kind of like when YOU HAVE to go get a pedicure or when Daddy asks you to get off the phone and you don’t. See, it sucks when you can’t do what you want.
- Stop making me eat things I don’t want to eat. I like the beige diet, just like you did when you were 3 1/2 years old. So, yes you will continue to throw out my veggies night after night. Because I am not going to eat them. Period.
- I like to be the center of attention. So when you are on the phone and not paying attention to me, I really will just keep making those annoying whiny snorts. OVER and OVER and OVER.
- Can you please stop trying to get me to watch different, more educational TV shows? I am totally obsessed with the Lion King Sing Along, The Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo, and Toy Story. I mean, nobody is making you turn off The Bachelor Pad, Top Chef, True Blood or Entourage this summer and switch to watching the news or something?
- I only like to drink water and milk. Please stop trying to hydrate me when I am sick with Pedialyte or juice. That stuff is nasty. Ya know, it is kind of like you only like coffee and wine and won’t drink anything else? See. Told you. You never want to sway from that either.
- Please stop asking me to share my toys with Tyler. I don’t like sharing, just like you don’t like sharing. You never share your computer and Flip video camera with Daddy. And you never share your camera with me. Whatevs.
I love you even though I try to drive you crazy,
Sadie Lady
PS- You are doing a fabulous job as a Mommy. I want to be just like you when you grow up.
PPS- Can I get an iPad? I heard they are all the rage.
(This post was written for Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop)
Twitter: according2kelly
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love it! so, so, so true. it’s really is easy to forget that our little ones, really are exactly like us!
kelly’s last blog creating heaven in a jar
Exactly like us! It can be quite frustrating at times!
Twitter: thisismommyhood
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Love this post and so true!
Twitter: complicatedmama
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Are you sure my daughter didnt co-write this with Sadie?
… especially the IPad. My kids are obsessed with the freakin’ IPAD!
I think she might have co-wrote with Sadie. They were wearing their princess outfits too.
Claire and I, same person. I know this struggle… trust me.
I know you know because I have laughed through many of your posts about it!
Twitter: Missy_Stevens
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So funny. Don’t you wish they could really articulate their thoughts so well? Or wait. Maybe we don’t wish that. Lord only knows what they’re thinking!
Missy @ Wonder, Friend’s last blog Wonder Why Wednesday- Crashing Down Edition
Sometimes I do wish for the articulation, but most of the time, NO! Ha!
Twitter: motheringmayhem
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My youngest could have written this letter… with the exception of the last one. My youngest wants to play with her sister, who is suddenly too cool for a five year old. Oh, the epic screaming matches that ignite from that rejection.
I try to convince myself that these kids will grow into strong women who won’t be pushed around. That’s my argument and I’m sticking with it!
Oh my!!! The sibling fights are crazy!!! Mine are only 3 1/2 and 16 months and the screaming is out of control!!
Wow! So young and yet so…so…articulate! You’ve got a real smart cookie on your hands there. You should get her tested for advanced studies classes asap!
ps…but don’t share your Flip with her, i don’t think “beige” foods will come off of the screen very well. You know kids and messy fingers
So NOT sharing the Flip with her!
Twitter: kidthingsnet
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Awesome. Though I have to say, you’re lucky your kid just makes snort sounds when you’re on the phone. Mine go completely insane. It like they see me pick up the phone and all hell breaks loose.
My kids love the iPad, too. Though ours is broken right now so they have to make do with the iPhone. Oh, the horror.
C @ Kid Things’s last blog A Simple Question
LOL!! The horror!!!
Twitter: whats4dinnerma
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Sort of scary isn’t it? This is really cute though. I have to agree. That pedialyte stuff is nasty. Even the popsicles.
So I was thinking of you and smiling the other day because the mommy who needs a vacation is actually getting a vacation!! Good for you. Enjoy the bloggie fest.
Lots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma, What’s For Dinner
http://www.mawhats4dinner.com
I just wish she would even drink juice sometimes!! She never does, oh well. I can’t wait for this weekend!
Twitter: alanamorales
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Sooo funny! I did the letter from my daughter too, but I really like your take on it!
Will have to head over to your place and read your letter!
You are such a fun Mommy : )
I want to be just like you too!
AWESOMELY cute post : )
Twitter: mommylebron
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Who better for Sadie to aspire to be? I mean you are fabulously awesome, no? In fact, I think you’re so awsome I left a little award for you on my blog!
Mommylebron’s last blog An Award and Some Hops!!
You are right, I am fabulously awesome. Obviously. Ha!
Thanks for the award!
LOL – life’s tough when you’re little. My oldest son says the only reason he eats green beans today is because I made him when I was little. At our house, any vegetable with ranch dressing is a fav (just not with the meat-a-tarian 2nd son). Ranch Dressing is the 5th food group! My favorite show is “Say Yes to the Dress” and that, sadly, is because I am the only girl. Have a great day!
bluecottonmemory’s last blog Unconditional Love Rule 4
She seriously won’t even dip veggies into ranch dressing! I mean, it isn’t beige…so that is out.
Twitter: mommythisnthat
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Perfect…and true. How old is your DD, cause she sounds like she would be a perfect match for my DS!
Melisa’s last blog Wordless Wednesday – Son of a Pilot
She is 3 1/2 years old. Yours?
Twitter: mommythisnthat
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He’s only 18 months…but hey, my Hubbs married an older woman, so it’s in my DS blood!
Melisa’s last blog Wordless Wednesday – Son of a Pilot
Yes, it sucks to be little and have to do something that is “not fun.” Gah. Ingrates! lol
The horror of doing something you don’t want to do ! Blahhh!!
Twitter: hlkemper
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Too cute! Amazing how much they pick up after you! That point was in my Mama Kat post today as well!
HisBell’s last blog Everything Has It’s Place
“it is kind of like you only like coffee and wine and won’t drink anything else”
Love, love, love this. It’s totally true! Great post!
Jackie’s last blog happy birthday to me
This was the cutest post!! I think that my son would write a very similar letter to me as well!
Twitter: stylishsaving
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This is beautiful!!
Twitter: stylishsaving
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Sorry that went too quickly! I am stopping over from SITS!!
Twitter: goodgirlgonered
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This post could not be more true. My daughter is the same age, that 3-1/2 going on 13, and it’s all sass! Where do you live – maybe we can get them together, lock them in a room [my kid will teach yours to eat non-beige foods, and drink other stuff ... if you want! And your kid can teach mine about the joys of those amazing movies. Maybe then I'll have less Dora and Diego to deal with!] Great post, seriously right on the money!
Andrea’s last blog Spooky Little Girl