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Why I Appreciate When My Kids Team Up Against Me
So, I’m currently in a standoff with my daughter. She’s been a real handful lately, and we’ve decided to take a little breather from each other.
She’s holed up in her room, slamming the door with a dramatic flair, and I’ve joined her in the door-slamming club because, hey, I’m the mom, and I deserve a little door-slam therapy too!
The house is eerily silent. I can hear my son climbing onto a stool in the kitchen, and when I peek out, I see him snagging a package of chocolate chip cookies. He’s stealthily placing four on a plate, trying to balance it as he tiptoes toward the shared bedroom he has with his sister. Then, I hear him whisper, “Shhh, don’t tell Mom, but here. You look like you could use a cookie.”
This isn’t a one-off act; they’ve done this before. Just the other week, when I sent my son to his room for his table manners after he tossed food at our cat, I pretended not to see when his sister snuck in a slice of pizza for him.
And you know what? I absolutely love it. I adore when my son stands up for his sister when I’m raising my voice, and when she does the same for him.
The most furious I’ve ever been with my daughter was when I discovered she and her friends were teasing her brother. Conversely, I was equally mad at my son for mocking her with his pals. Both times, we had a heart-to-heart about the importance of family. I told them they need to have each other’s backs—that’s how we roll in this household. The world can be a wild place, and family is the one constant we can rely on.
Initially, I worried when they started teaming up against me. It felt like two against one. “You need to listen to your mother!” I exclaimed. Their response? “But Mom! You told us to support each other!”
And then it hit me.
In an ideal world, we’d bake brownies together, frolic with kittens, and share heartwarming stories while singing “All You Need Is Love.” But let’s be real; this isn’t a fairy tale. Sometimes, they act out, and so do I. But even in those chaotic moments, I cherish their bond. They’re growing up to be each other’s fiercest allies, and sometimes that means bending the rules I set.
One day, I won’t be around to protect them, and that’s just how life goes. But they won’t be alone. They are not just siblings; they are a scrappy, loving team who will have each other’s backs through thick and thin.
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Summary
In essence, while parenting can sometimes lead to conflict, the bond between siblings is invaluable. It’s heartwarming to see my kids defend each other, reminding me that even in the chaos, they are nurturing a lifelong alliance that will serve them well in the unpredictable wilderness of life.