04 March 2008

Respect At Five

Back from blogcation.

I read a book
Researched genealogy
Cleaned closets
Took library treks
Attended the monthly stint at Home Depot for the free Kids Sat. Workshop

...and the baby girl happened to turn 5.

It's unbelievable that she's five already. I remember her being born like it was yesterday. Except I'm not on drugs after a breech bowling ball and subsequent c-section. If 8lbs 14 the size of a bowling ball?

Now as a healthy 5 year old, Lolo is just a dolly and has a mind of her own. I think she is just at that age where she is hysterically funny without even trying to be.

Yesterday she ran up to me, planted her feet, and looked me square in the eye. Her little arms folded defiantly over the kitty cat graphic embossed on the front of her pink t-shirt. Her nose scrunched up and seriousness furrowed her brow. She planted her feet shoulder width apart, "WELL?!" she demanded, "Did you call me? What is it lady? WHAT is it? Is something on fire? Something burning?" Her big eyes reminded me of Dory on Finding Nemo, punctuating each word as she leaned closer and closer,"Hmmm? Well, is it?! HMM?! HMMM?!"

It's hard to correct her about being respectful once I've already laughed at her. I do think she is making strides though. A few days ago she complained about a baby just wailing in a store, "That baby is making. me. NUTS!"

I suppressed giggles as I explained, "Oh, Honey, babies just cry and babble. They cry to tell their moms and dads they are tired...or need a new diapey, or if they are hungry. That's why they cry, at least until they can talk......."

She interrupted me, speaking quietly and very matter-of-fact, "But the baby is not being respect!"

I guess I must be teaching her something, if not about respect, I'd say she's got some lifelong observation skills.

~Bee is all about being respect.

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love that age! They have such a mastery of words, but are so innocent about everything. They're trying hard to sound like the adults in their lives, and yeah, it's precious what comes out of their mouths.

Anonymous said...

That's so fun. I love kids... they're the best.

Anonymous said...

ahh your daughter and mine have something in common... this age is driving me bonkers with the attitude... my cookie has loads of it to... love her to pieces but some times...wow the things she comes up with

Anonymous said...

She sounds like a great actress. I don't know if you would want her to live that kind of lifestyle, but she could make you millions. I swear.

My daughter always asks, "can I have a hug?" This happens in the middle of dinner, during car trips, etc. She would be playing outside and come rushing in and say, "Can I have a hug?" and then go back outside again.

You are a great mommy and I think your daughter is so darn funny. I would be laughing too.

Anonymous said...

That's fun stuff. Have we reached the age of defiance?

Anonymous said...

I have a daughter who is almost five and I must say she says some pretty crazy things, too.

Anonymous said...

Don't know why, but I visualize you saying the exact same thing when you were here age. ;-)

Anonymous said...

What Jeff said. :-)

Anonymous said...

Hee hee hee... we are definitely learning about respect here too. And yes, it is hard to reprimand when we have already laughed at whatever was said or done.

Anonymous said...

That's amazing...she is definitely a wise young one...and very, very observant!

Good job, Emma!

Anonymous said...

Funny and cute - how can you keep a straight face? If you only knew how many disciplining opportunities I've squandered because I could not resist laughing. And high fiving...

Anonymous said...

sounds like you've almost forgiven her for the grief she gave you at birth.....almost.

Anonymous said...

i was a nanny. for a 5 year old, a 4 year old, then a 6 year old and a 4 year old (two different families, not at the same time.) after this i swore i would have as many four-to-six year olds as i possibly could. i love this age. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

i'd love it if they were born 3 and a half. then, they could just freeze themselves at eight. watch me change my freakin' mind when she turns nine.

favorite == five!!!

Anonymous said...

yup..she's a chip off the ole block that little dickens!!

Anonymous said...

Hee hee. Hope she's better. I'm not laughing at her being poorly by the way, but at the cheekiness.
Miss M (3) looked at her daddy in me in disgust today and said, "Oh what is going on in my life."
They are too funny.

Anonymous said...

Gee, I wonder where she gets her witty sense of humor???????

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Anonymous said...

She is so precocious -and- precious!

Welcome back!

Anonymous said...

She is hilarious. Your life is definitely a cartoon.

Anonymous said...

Sounds like your girlie has a little Diva in her... which isn't necessarily such a bad thing (speaking from experience, here LOL!)

Anonymous said...

Kids r so cute...sometimes..

hey, that template on my blog, is that a new one?....thats not the old one summer one?....its very springy, very nice...

glad ur back....I dont like it when my peeps leave 4 any amount a time..

Anonymous said...

And just when they finally grasp "respect," they become teenagers. Argh!

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Anonymous said...

I feel the same way when my 3 yr old swears. I try so hard to stifle the laugh. And hey, at least she knows how to use the word appropriately.

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Anonymous said...

Respect? Is that something we're supposed to be teaching?

Gah! So much to remember!

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh, how cute! Our five-year-old says so many things that make us think she's a miniature teenager. This is a fun age!

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