This morning I found myself facing my son’s door that had a blanket tucked under it. His answer was “to keep the light from the living room out”. Memories came flooding back of my sister doing things like that lol then I came up with this list of funny things my Eric is now doing. He still has 11 days until he is officially a teenager, but these things have been happening for a while now. ENJOY!!
Signs that you now have a teenager living in the house:
food is disappearing from the house faster than you can buy it or make it
your house seams empty and quiet-even though you know your son is home
strange smells are coming from that room (that you are sure someone lives in)
answers now come in the form of grunts instead of words
reminding them to do their chores is a daily chore for you
You find yourself repeating and repeating and …….well you get the point
They decide to (turn in) for the night with out you telling them to…not that you saw them that evening since they are now staying in their room as long as possible
Signs that this new teenager still needs his mommy
You still get bedtime hugs
They seek you out for a visit
T.V. time can mean snuggle time (I like this one the best)
I love you is still ok, as long as said in the house
Your opinion is still somewhat important (they may not follow your suggestions, but they (at this stage) might listen a bit)