*Facebook - The girls are calling each other Soul Sisters instead of Step Sisters. I think it's just an excuse to hear Gabby sing HEY SOUL SISTER at the top of her lungs.
We have three nine-year-old girls. As of right now, the biggest problem we have with them is the ongoing argument called, “Who did it?” (“IT” could be anything…) Here’s the basic script of the argument:
1: Why did you do IT?
2: I didn’t do IT
3: Yes you did IT
1: And I’m gonna tell Mom/Jody/Dad/Bill
2: I DIDN’T!
3: Yes you did
2: Nuh-uh!
1: Yes –huh!
Yes-huh? Who invented this? And why is it that the number of syllables applied to the word “uh” is directly proportional to anger of the child talking whining? When I hear, “Nuh- uh-h-h-h-h-h” I run and hide in the pantry because I know someone is coming to get me soon. If the child delivering the multi-syllabic uh is also crying and/or throwing things, I’m always sure to grab the bottle of rum on my way to the pantry….I’m probably going to be in there for a while.
Apparently, our current 9-year-old issues are nothing compared to what we’re in for.
They look innocent, but actually they're plotting our demise...
I have the same conversation every time I meet someone new. First I tell the story of our family. It is a classic [divorced] Guy [with three kids] Meets [also divorced] Girl [with three kids]. “Oh! The Brady Bunch!” They exclaim. “How old are they?”
I reply, “The boys are 4 and 12, and the girls are 5, 9, 9 and 9.” “Wow,” they say, “three 9-year-old girls? Just you wait ‘til they are …” And this is where the story varies. Each person we meet has a different dangerous age we should be wary of, a different hellish story to go along with each number. In short, I’m pretty sure we’re in trouble for the next 20 years or so…
“Just you wait ‘til they’re all 11! You’ll be happy if they’re yelling at you because that’s the only time they’ll ever speak to you! Unless they need a ride to the mall…” Oh, that sounds fun. Can’t wait.
“Just you wait ‘till they’re all 12! Can you imagine when they all get their periods at the same time? You know girls in one family always synch up, right?” Bill is especially scared of this one because there is the someday potential for 5 women in his house to be bitching at him at the same time. I do actually feel pretty bad for him – maybe I’ll show him the pantry hiding spot.
“Just you wait ‘til they’re all 14 and they start high school! They’ll all want a car and they’ll have a million different activities they’ll want to go to!” All that AND an older brother who’s a senior…and has senior friends! Ahh! We’ll need some kind of screening process for the boys and some sort of tracking system for the car…
(Perhaps we should just put the girls in the pantry.)
“Just you wait ‘til they’re all 15 and they hate your guts! No matter what you say is wrong!” Fifteen sounds especially scary to me because I’m pretty sure that’s the age I was when my dad took my door off its hinges to keep me from slamming it.
Just wait 'til we're 15. This is what we'll look like every day.
“Just you wait ‘til they’re all 16 and you have to throw three Sweet Sixteen parties!” I like throwing a party as much as anything, but sixteen-year-olds seem pretty dramatic and I’m pretty sure it’s tacky to drink rum at your kids’ birthday…
“Just you wait ‘til they’re all 18 and all go to college at the same time!” We have a financial plan for this one. It’s called, “Winning the Lottery.” Plan B is called “Scholarships.” We’re pretty sure the girls could win scholarships for sports, academics and a beauty contest. We’ll let you try to figure out which one is which.
“Just you wait ‘til they’re in their twenties and you have to throw three weddings!”
Yikes! I’m starting to hyperventilate. If you need me, I’ll be hiding in the pantry until they’re all 25, graduated and married. I’m takin’ the rum. Don’t tell the kids where I am.
Surely these three lovely girls (on our wedding day) won't turn out to be THAT bad? I'll keep you posted.
© Jody Hoffman 2011
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Posted by: Rachel | 07/27/2011 at 03:36 PM
Beautiful pictures of dolls.topic is great
Posted by: Baby Favors | 07/26/2011 at 05:42 AM
They look quite angelic! I don't understand why people say such ominous things! Why would you want to scare someone like that?!
Posted by: Momfever | 07/26/2011 at 03:24 AM
O.o
I'm not jealous of you. Not at all. LOL I have 2 year old boy (who acts more dramatic than his sister) and a 4 1/2 year old girl who thinks she's a teenager. I have plenty to keep me busy. I already spend a fair amount of time rocking in the corner in a puddle of my own drool.
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Posted by: Jamie (Mama.Mommy.Mom) | 07/25/2011 at 12:30 PM
Girl Power to the max!
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Posted by: Amy | 07/25/2011 at 11:44 AM
I'm following back :) What cutie pies you have!!
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Posted by: Cami @ First Day of My Life | 07/25/2011 at 09:20 AM
I love all the pictures of them together! Lucky girls to have each other ~
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Posted by: carol anne | 07/24/2011 at 01:28 PM
Oh sweetie...if you run out of rum in that pantry, you know that you can call me any time and I will bring you some more! Love ya!
Posted by: Marthamormon | 07/24/2011 at 09:57 AM
Oh my gosh...you have it in for you. Also, the rum is a great idea. Someone threw an empty rum bottle in our trashcan outside. I was wondering why they didn't share. Jerks.
Posted by: Sarah | 07/23/2011 at 10:43 PM
Awesome post! Three times the fun!
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Cute pics!
Posted by: Natural Cure For Fibroids | 07/23/2011 at 07:49 PM
I only have one daughter and I can vouch for the just wait until 16 to 21! :) You will have your hands full, but they are precious!
Posted by: Marguerite | 07/23/2011 at 04:39 PM
Hahaha...so far all the "just wait" stories I've heard are true and we just have a 1 year old! The fun has just begun! ;) Following you from Mommy Blogs
Posted by: Ana Viray | 07/23/2011 at 12:14 PM
I love it- and I agree, the fun starts any day now- can remember those days with our daughter-love her to death but wanted to kill her and she is really the only one of the kids who can hurt my feelings- hits below the belt, so to speak. But is a great friend, too, but have to admit it took some time to get there.
We went to a rodeo one time and I couldn't get her to go home- we did cause a scene- ask me about it one time- never went back- only to hope no one would reconize us again!! haha
Posted by: kerry garnder | 07/23/2011 at 11:19 AM
Hi Jody,
I hate to say it, but yes all of these "just wait" stories are true! Have 4 grown and raised step-daughters. You need some gin with that rum?
Courtney:)
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Posted by: Courtney~Mommy LaDy Club | 07/23/2011 at 11:08 AM