As the school year kicked off, the excitement of shiny new school supplies and crisp uniforms quickly faded. Just 13 days in, I found myself eagerly awaiting Thanksgiving—our first long break (a whopping 74 days away). By day eight, I had exhausted all my lunch ideas. On day ten, we overslept. By day twelve, I even suggested homeschooling just to catch a few more Z’s past 6:15 AM; my kids responded with nothing but puzzled looks, and the notion was promptly shelved.
Sitting in the pick-up line on day thirteen, I reminisced about our carefree summer days filled with lazy mornings, spontaneous beach trips, and late-night s’mores. I longed for the sandy remnants of summers past that still lingered in my car’s floor mats. However, as soon as my kids jumped into the car, I was reminded of the not-so-glamorous reality of summer bickering. It was hardly the idyllic three months of bliss I had been daydreaming about. I distinctly recall week four when I tearfully contemplated selling my own blood to fund a camp—any camp—just to escape the relentless fighting. If arguing over trivial matters were an Olympic event, my kids would undoubtedly take home the gold!
Here’s a lighthearted look at 29 of the countless silly things they argue over:
- Whose juice cup is more awesome
- Debates about whether they argue too much (yes, really!)
- Who’s “out” in any game of Gaga or Nerf Wars
- The sock lying on the floor
- Anything that’s a matter of opinion
- Anything that’s a matter of fact
- Who greeted the neighbor first
- The arrival time of Grandma and Grandpa
- When Grandma and Grandpa actually showed up
- Who got the first hug from Grandma and Grandpa
- The correct way to unload the dishwasher (spoiler alert: they both struggle)
- The proper technique for picking up dog poop
- Who last fed the dog
- Whose tortoise is the largest
- Who gets to enjoy the last piece of anything
- Who takes the first bite of dessert
- What we had for dinner the previous night
- Who gets sunscreen applied first at the beach
- Whether the latest Maroon 5 song is overplayed
- Which route to school is quicker
- Who instigated the argument
- Who uses the treadmill versus the elliptical (turn-taking? Never heard of it!)
- Who unlocks the car door
- Who unlocks the front door
- Who failed to close the car door
- Who neglected to shut the front door
- Slurpee or McFlurry debate
- Who greeted Dad first when he came home
- Who greeted Dad first yesterday
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In summary, navigating the world of sibling squabbles is an adventure filled with laughter and lessons. While the trivial arguments may be a source of frustration, they also create lasting memories and teach valuable life skills.