When Motherhood Got Really Funny…
Motherhood has always been a time of joy and laughter. Toddlers are funny, they do cute things and are sweet. It’s a very sweet time. Then… they start middle school and become – TEENAGERS! This is where I had to seriously develop my sense of humor (If I didn’t I would have gone insane!)
A little background – I have 3 daughters – 21, 13, and 11. I’ve been through the teen years once, now I am in the middle of it again (and a few years older and more tired than the first time!)
Having a teenager (especially a girl) is a little like having a houseful of girls but you only see one at a time. Every time you turn around you’re not sure who is going to be there: your little princess who still wants to snuggle and let you do her nails or the super/ultra independent “woman” who uses black for everything (nail polish, clothing, eye shadow, lipstick). You begin to wonder if this is some strange joke that those “upstairs” get a “kick” out of.
It is much easier to look back on those years than to be IN the teenage years. This is a really important time in their lives. Their self-esteem is very fragile. I developed my humor during this time to help my teens to lighten up. Not everything in their life is DRAMA. Teens see everything in black and white. It is either GREAT or TERRIBLE. By adding some humor to their life (and ours) I think we can help them relax their outlook on life. Reality is never black or white and if we can laugh at things (or find something to laugh at to help relieve some stress) it will make the teen journey much easier.
Sometimes humor is the only way to engage the teen. Find a funny movie and watch it together – on the couch – in the same room. You might even get a shared laugh or smile during it. We have found recently that we can get a great laugh from the commercials. Whatever it takes, help your teen find some humor. Here’s the latest commercial that we find funny – Enjoy!
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This is my children’s favorite commercial right now! I was just talking to another mom today who has a tween and teen about how miserable our children can be. Is it so hard to be happy?????
I love your line about living with a lot of girls. I never know what to say to her because I never know who I am talking to!!!!