*I know that my sweet child bathes...and when forced to he even uses soap!
*I know he wears clean clothes, I have learned from having an older son, to make sure to inspect his feet, and to reiterate that clean clothing means clean socks too. Socks were not designed to be worn until they can stand alone and aloof from the world~driving the rest of us away from their previously white cotton goodness by the rank scent emanating from them. *Bedding is changed and washed often ~ probably even more often than most bedding because of his asthma.
All of that being said, I want to let you in on a little truth.....
Boy's rooms are SCARY!
There are little bits of wire, string and tape. Creations line the dresser, items are stuck up on the board. Little collections, precious to the mind of a 12 year old, dot the room, roosting in odd places, an open drawer, on the desk, under the bed...clothing slips unheeded from hangers to puddle on the closet floor. When encouraged to hang these back up, it provokes a stare and an eyeroll when your son thinks you aren't looking. Written on his expression you can read his thoughts like a book...really mom! Only the mindless masses hang their clothes, I want to be an original!
It is amazing how many things there are, washers, crazy glue, clay, pencils that are worn to the nib...the silly eraser on the end is longer than the wood. Encouraging a 12 year old to throw these out provokes a wounded look and the timeless protest, "I have plans for that! It is part of a _______!" (fill in the blank)
I was unsure if I was making any progress convincing my son that he needed to clean his room before it was deemed unsafe for human habitation. Apparently he came around to my way of thinking. I sent him in to clean his room the other day. He called out that he needed to prepare first. Here is what he had in mind......A helmet, safety glasses, gloves and a mask....I think I agree!
3 comments:
HA! That is hilarious! Shon should knw all about yucky boy rooms! We didn't enter is under NO circumstances and even put a "HAZMAT" sign on the door! You could smell is all the way down the hall! I know I am in for a real treat when E gets older! Ewwww.
I love it - so Joey!!!! I have always loved how you are so able to express yourself and your thoughts!
That's a Joey sense of humor moment isn't it?
If he is like his Dad, then this it's probably a good idea to wear protection. Shon's room was always a mystery to me. How could he get os much unrelated stuff in the carpet? Funny boys.
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