My first born has a little issue, she tends to be an overachiever and while I am all for a job well done, I also prefer that my children not get so uptight that they forget to enjoy childhood. That is how my daughter used to be, she would get so worked up over the tiniest mistake and it would destroy the whole day. Then, it happened, she started to get older and with age comes maturity, well Miss Ki just hit that maturity and went right passed her own mother.
The other day I had some bedding arrive for review and I noticed it spelled out TOOT on the comforter. This immediately made me giggle and go grab Miss Ki to witness, what I thought to be humorous. That moment is when I realized that my daughter’s maturity level has surpassed mine. She found the word NIGHT, didn’t even see the word TOOT and found little, if any humor in what I thought was hilarious. That’s it; her maturity has certainly gone beyond my own.
Sigh.
At times, yes, she is far more mature than I. You know what? I am okay with that.
I am okay with my tween daughter being mature and viewing the world; her tween peers, her family and friends as well as school, through the eyes of an advanced child. I love that she is able to keep an open mind, and stay positive in life when things just seem to go nowhere. I also love that my overachiever is able to get straight A’s but still can have fun with her little brothers playing hide-n-seek or tag.
Do not get me wrong, Miss Ki may surpass me in maturity most days, but every once in a while that overachiever lets go and becomes ‘one with her Mama’ and then, only then, do we laugh so hard we snort. I love having a best-friend-Mama relationship with my daughter, I love that I am the mother she needs and that no matter what she respects the rules, decisions I make and expectations set forth of her, because she knows at the core of our relationship – I am Mama and I will forever make the best decisions for her when necessary. Sometimes that decision I make is simply for her to let loose and enjoy life; laugh big, smile huge and love gigantically!
I am alright with my tween little girl being develop and survey the world. Her tween peers, her family and companions and also school, through the eyes of a progressed tyke. I cherish that she finds herself able to keep an open personality..and stay constructive in life when things simply appear to go no place.
I did a lock review once and the words on the lock spelled out something that made me laugh…I can’t even remember what it was now. NO one in my house was amused but me, but whatevs. I’m okay w/a lack of maturity once in awhile too. 😉
Daughters and mothers have a bond that can not be broken for anything. I have a grown daughter and she just had twins a girl and a boy. I also take care of my own mother who suffers from Alzheimer’s. My daughter is my best friend even though she has always known that I am mom first and won’t put up with certain things. We have the best relationship and I am excited to see her’s grow with her own daughter!
LOL, I probably would have seen the same thing you did, but that’s partly because I have two little boys and I am exposed to potty stuff way too much.
Well it is great that your daughter can let down and relax with you once in awhile! I actually feel similar to her perhaps- my husband always comments how I don’t laugh that much at movies/TV!
Your daughter missed the boat on that one. Fart jokes in any permutation are ALWAYS hilarious. I would have seen TOOT immediately as well.
I have to say I would have found toot over night as well. Lol. Your daughter sounds amazing though.
That is too funny! My tween daughter has really started showing maturity here lately and I am so not ready for that! She is our last child at home and I want to wrap her up and keep her here!
Awwww mommies and kiddos have the strongest bestest bond ever!!! Knowone can break it 🙂
My kids are all still young enough to see the IMMENSE humor in finding the word “toot” on something. I hope they never loose that sense of potty humor. 😉
I love the unconditional love that was instant the moment they were born. Love is amazing.
I don’t have tweens yet….and I have no girls. But, I have to think one like her would be a good one!
It’s nice that you have a mature daughter. She would make better decisions in her teen years.
Great Post, I have children that are still young so most definitely can agree with you and most.
Sounds like you and your daughter have a great relationship. Thanks for sharing!
WHAT! How can you not at least giggle at that. I would have been laughing with you.
Cute photo of you two. It’s great that you have a good relationship with your daughter.
Sounds like you two have the best relationship, its good to know she is an A* student plus is mature
It’s great that your daughter has a sense of maturity at such a young age, she’ll have a good head on her shoulders. Your relationship with her sounds so lovely.
I can pretty relate on a personal level.
Haha. Love that you can laugh at something so small and don’t worry she will come around. I think all teens tend to think or act like that.
I was mature from a young age and I was happy about it. I made some good decisions because of my maturity.
Toot… I would of laughed!!! But it’s great she does her best. Sounds like she is an awesome daughter and you two have a great relationship!
Aw she’s so cute! My kids and I are big goof balls and laugh at everything. I even giggled at the word TOOT when I read this post lol! The tween age is such a crazy cool experience! My daughter was going through that phase too where she was worked up over little mistakes. I like taking my kids to the park once a week but before we play, we have a personal growth pow wow and talk about things and goals we want to achieve, and compliment ourselves 10x each. I know it may sound crazy, but it’s awesome! Kinda reminds them to stay centered and not to sweat the small stuff! Then we laugh at Toots lol!
Aww nothing is better than a mother/daughter bond. I have a little boy and he is in his toddler years. Hopefully we can have the mother/son playful bond.
So cute! My step son is very much similar. He is becoming more intelligent and more mature. I am always trying to be silly and get him to let go a bit.
You’re such a goofball finding that word, and I love that you went to get your daughter to see what she could see. It’s nice she lets go and gets playful sometimes too.
I always think it’s so sad when people don’t recognize the comedic value of flatulence. Toot… I LOL’d and I’m just reading about it.
Nice to know that about your daughter. I have a tween son too and I would like to believe that he is actually more mature than I am too. 🙂
Even though she won’t show it, she actually appreciates that you try to loop her into your crazy silly humor. Keep it up. Someday she will say something or become JUST LIKE you.
My kids are 19 and 21. It was hard when they were teenagers and thought they knew everything. Now they are more mature and it is great watching them grow into adults.
Oh come on now that is funny that it said TOOT on the comforter, no matter how old you are! I think potty humor can go a little overboard sometimes but it is funny at times too.
It’s the little things that matter! Laughter is great to have! Lovely that you and your daughter have such a wonderful bond!
sounds like you have such a sweet relationship with your daughter. 🙂 i hope when we have kids i will be as close.
Very inspiring. Beautiful and inspiring mother and daughter.
I love having daughters! They are amazing. Mine are 10 and 21.
I definitely would have thought TOOT was funny. It’s amazing how mature some teens can become.
How sweet! It’s wonderful that you two have a strong mother/daughter bond. 🙂
Mother daughter bonding is definitely priceless! Just like this one! Amazing! 🙂
I din’t have tweens but two children bo and girl, if god given me tweens, i should be happy and accept that blessings.
Beautiful story of you and your daughter. Thanks for sharing it.
What a great post indeed. I love the relationship you have with your tween. It is like a bit sweet moment when you realize your child is growing up. As a mom you want them to stay your lil baby but you know you need to let them grow. A child no matter what age will always need their mother but just in different ways. Thanks for sharing.
Great post. I was always like that with my mom growing up and still to this day.
I hope my daughter and I also have that relationship even if she grows up in her tween and teen years.