I used to lie when I was a kid to get attention from my peers. I'm sure I'm not the only one who did it, let alone admits to it, but really, I took it to an extreme. Never backed down from any lie, "Guys, I"m serious! It reeeeally happened! Just like I said, my mom took me to Disney World...in Florida...and she let me drive almost the whole way there!" So what if I was 12. Sigh. Anyways, I lied because I wanted people to like me.
I don't know what happened, or when it happened. But now, just like ol George Washington, I "cannot tell a lie." There are times when I wish I could. I saw Courtney Cox and her fabulous hair on Ellen the other day and she said her new years resolution is to lie more because she gets herself in trouble being too straightforward. Me too, Courtney. Oh my, we have SOOO much in common! Call me!
I'm reminded of lies, because I'm seeing it happen. Big fat stories told to me. Bold face lies. Lies so grandeur. Not either of my four-year olds could go this far.
I'm guessing, it's in an effort to be liked. But I've never seen anything like this. You see, the lies being told to me are big fat lies by women about their children! "I was sitting there in the kitchen the other day, and my daughter walked over to me and counted to one thousand!"
"Uh, really, isn't your kid 11 months old?"
"YES! ISN"T IT AMAZING!?"
"Uh, sure."
Now, I know there's a few of you out there rolling your eyes because I've bragged on my kids so much your head began to spin. I saw it happen. All stories I've told are true. Some dull and boring to other parents who have been there and done that, and know it did, indeed happen. The funny thing about my kids is how funny they are. Or, maybe how funny I think they are. My point is, there's no reason to lie about your kids. They're fabulous already. No need to. So, please stop the insanity. You're going to give your kid a complex. And you're not fooling anyone...we're moms. We know things.
This has been a public service announcement for the society of moms of cute kids. Brought to you by Mom On The Rocks.
That's how I roll.
yeah, did I tell you my 18 month old recited the Pledge of Allegiance? Oh well, she doens't have much inteligible speech yet, but she NAILED it!
Give me another martini! #4!
I'm just waiting for Madeline to get old enough to mow the lawn.
Super Jay.... Next week I'm going to teach Max how to rebuild a carburetor. I'll let you know how it goes!
Good, then he can teach me.
What if you think someone has children/child that is rude and nasty....should you tell the truth??
My favorite is when you have friends with kids of the same age and they ask you "What are they doing now?". Like right now? They are dumping over the dog food. Oh, you mean developmentally? Let's not go that route! Brilliantly written MOTR!
love, Julz
Dear Anonymous,
Are my children your subject matter for rude/nasty? Just checking. My kids are just SPIRITED. That's what we like to say at my house.
My advice is, if your own children are at harm from said rude/nasty child then, definitely say something. If asked, say something. And if no harm, no foul, then you can always do what our moms were SUPPOSED to teach us, "If you don't have something nice, don't say it." It's all very complex when kids are involved. But lying helps no one in this situation. "Oh no, your kid is fine. That's okay that he just shot my Bobby with his b.b. gun" that's not helping the kid, the mom nor your Bobby.
If it WAS my kid that was rude/nasty, honestly, I'd appreciate it being brought to my attention.