I’ve Decided to Re-Name My Son “Don’t”
So it occurred to me this morning that actually say “Don’t” to Ryder more often than I actually say his name.
Don’t jump.
Don’t touch that.
Don’t hit your brother.
Don’t eat that.
Don’t crawl behind there.
Don’t pull on that.
Don’t kick the back of my seat.
Don’t you dare give me that look.
Don’t say that.
Don’t scream like that.
Don’t stand there.
Don’t make a mess.
Don’t make that face.
Don’t DO that. (10x per hour, at least.)
Hence, I’ve decided to cease calling him Ryder, because he obviously responds more effectively to Don’t.
(Or maybe he doesn’t. But do I care at this moment? DON’ T think so!)
Friends, let’s all bow our heads and pray that I don’t decide to sell him for two Bon Jovi concert tickets.
I’m convinced my daughter will soon start introducing herself as “LeahStop” since nearly every sentence out of my mouth begins with “Leah, stop…” Sigh.
OMG I literally LOL’ed when I read this. We’ll start a new baby naming trend… Don’t and Stop.
Hey, it sounds like you and I are having the same sort of day!
HA! I would say…. YES. :)
What a coincidence…….. I have a Don’t too!
Popular name it seems!
My kids name is HannahNo. “HannahNo!”
Mmmkay, so we’ve got a Don’t, Stop and No… pretty names!
Lena DON’T(sorry couldn’t resist) worry this to shall pass!!!! And before you know it your boys will be bigger and stronger than you and you will be thinking about when life was simple and their world was contained by just a Don’t and a No……. Of course there were days when I could of lost it too!!! Enjoy your sticky fingers and hugs while it lasts!!!!
Allie
Thanks Allie! I know I know I know someday I will long for these days… but I’m not there *yet*, LOL!
Ahhh Lena I can always count on you for a chuckle!!! DON’T ever stop blogging!
DON’T worry, I won’t! :)
LMAO I must have had triplets then, Don’t, Stop and No. Sometimes Now comes over and Quiet visits regularly too.
Hilarious Kendra!!!
Re-name the blog, “Don’t listen to Lena” !!!
On a similar vein, I think I will change my daugher’s name to Mayano. (Maya – no!)
Hahaha love the new name – Mayano – sounds very volcanic. Though, I’m sure some days living with a toddler feels that way!
I totally understand … and I would totally sell my kids for 2 Bon Jovi tickets!!! j/j
A woman after my own insanity :)
Love this blog post as it is so true of my kids too! Somedays I feel like a broken record repeating myself all the time!