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I like (okay, I don't like but I do it anyway) to get up with my kids and make them a hot breakfast before school. My oldest heads off to High School early - her breakfast is at 6:15, so I'm usually up half hour before that slinging hash or flipping cakes.
I think of it as a little mommy gift.
So, you can imagine my surprise when they are occasionally grumpy and surly and complaining.
shocking, I know.
One day this week, my teen woke up especially moody. She hurumphed through the breakfast, complained that I hadn't done laundry (erm, skooz me .. do your own) and left to the bus in a huff.
I was down.
I was feeling unappreciated. Walked on.
You know, like a mom.
Then around 10:00, we had this texting conversation:
her: I was wrong. I'm sorry. Will you forgive me?
me: (In compete shock, tears in eyes, fumbling w/ the tiny letters on my tiny phone) Already done. I'm sorry too....
her: It was really considerate of you to get up early and make waffles (it was pancakes, but who cares at this point)
me: how did you text so fast? (it came in less than one second)
her: I was already txtng when I got ur message
me: oh, I thought you were maybe a ninja
her: yeah, that too
me: luv U. sorry I have to get back to class, I'm spoz'd to be paying attent'n and not txtng. OH WAIT, thats not me. That's U.
her: So we're clear: I'm a ninja. Ur a comedian.
And then all was right again.
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36 comments:
How precious! You are A WONDERFUL mom. We're out the door at 7:15, and my kids get juice and cereal. If I made them waffles that early, they would think it was Saturday!
Sweet Mama.
Love that! Loving it. My girl told me last weekend that she hopes she gives me the flu...she gave it to me alright!
~ Wendy
Tess, no way you're old enough to have a teenager. Pfft!
The exchange between you and said teen makes me giggle, and warms my heart. That shows me you're doing something right, no matter how many "wrong" things the grumpies point out. Thanks for sharing this little story!
That is so sweet. I have had several text conversations with my teens that make me so glad that texting was invented.
It's a small enough space to say what you really need to say without all of the eye-rolling that might appear in person.
Happy Friday!
So sweet! And...wow. I'm in awe of your hot breakfast making. That is strictly an (occasional) weekend treat in our family. :)
This brought tears to my eyes. I grounded my son (10) this morning right before he walked out of the door. It makes me so sad all day long. I hate morning crap. I'm glad you've blogged about this--something to look back on the next time she's being a teenager, and you're being her mother...
I LOVE this post. Priceless happy moments.
Amy: nah, it's not much. and Sat is the sleep in day here .. if they woke me early, I'd be a bear ;)
Caroline: sweet daughter, I think. how often does a 15 y/o initiate the apology? It was a rare and special occasion .. haha
Wendy: ha! that cracks me up (but sorry you got sick)
Janna: well, she's 15 so I must of had her when I was 14 (that would make me 29, right?) er..yeah, that's right ;)
Storyqueen: exactly!
Karen: like I said, flip it in my house. Sats are for sleeping in and cold cereal ... ah, I love those days.
Heather: we relate to each other, clearly. It's tough being the mom and I hate the grumpy mornings, too.
Janice: thanks, it was a priceless moment. making something sweet out of a tough situation, I guess.
Awww! That's a great kid you've got there Tess!
And what an amazing Momma you are! I need to start taking notes. Cold cereal not as good as pancakes :D
Omigosh, how many conversations like that have I had? Aren't teenagers wonderful? I honestly think they're the most fun people to know. Not all the time obviously, but they have some gems of moments, that's for sure!
Sweet. Just the sort of anecdote I needed to start the weekend.
Thnx fr shring, Tss!
This is awesome, Tess! I hope my kids do sweet things like this when they grow up. They're off to a great start.
got the post-its, btw. Thank you!
That is so sweet! Such a great thing for a daughter to do. And she's a ninja texter. Cool!
Very sweet and touching.
Oh, I sooo loved this, Tess! Thanks for starting my weekend off with a huge smile!
Awwwe, that is SO SWEET! That's the best day for a mom. ;D
Okay, I'm seven kinds of teary-eyed over that. What a great kid, huh?
How precious. You know are also my "Wonder Mom" hero!
So Sweet. Had she just had seminary? That usually does it to them.
Okay, that gave me a big ole Chesire cat smile.
That would make a smashing scene!
My daughter and I suffer from similar bouts- I love the making up!
What a wonderful mom you are, Tess! Your daughter is blessed to have you for a mom! Have a GREAT WEEKEND, my friend! :)
Now that's the kind of thing that makes being a mother worth it. I think you've got a special relationship that will weather all the storms that come with life. Thanks for sharing such a personal and uplifting story.
Great story Tess!
Thanks for sharing that. It made me laugh. I also have a teenager. Texting can be good.
Sweet conversation. :) Very touching!
Tess! You rock! Are you for hire as a mommy? :)
And that text conversation was just magic. Thanks for sharing it!
What a great story! Thanks for sharing.
ROFLOL
I love it!
Thanks for sharing
Such a great story - thanks for sharing it with us! She sounds like a wonderful girl.
What a sweet texting story. The conscience is a dear thing, especially in teens.
Thanks guys :D. It's been fun to share a bit on the more personal side and I really wanted to record this for her someday...and, since I'm lousy at keeping a journal the blog will have to do. Hope you are having a great weekend!
Awww....very sweet! Isn't it interesting how we communicate these days?
So sweet. Makes me almost look forward to the day my daughter is a teenager... almost.
OH MY GOSH. I love this. I think you need to write a book about parenting. After reading this, I'd totally buy it!
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