I snapped this shot of my youngest and her bff on Halloween. Whoops. Sorry, I promise that will be the LAST time I mention Halloween.
D'oh!
Aaaanyway, I was looking through my flickr account and remembered that I posted a similar photo about 2 years ago, along with the realization that little girls were, you know, NOT very nice.
Then, they grow up and become women who dislike you for just, you know, being you.
Why is that?
I dunno. Seems I'm STILL having trouble quieting my inner-9-year-old in thinking…why YES…yes, we WILL be friends…until the end…of course.
Or, until, someone decides to burn a bridge, or something, with me, you know, still standing on it.
"Oh, I just can't STAND her right now!"
Conversations that start out like this, yeah, they make me itch.
"Who?"
Especially, when it is one of MY girls who says it.
"Oh, So-and-So is just AWFUL!"
Most especially, my teens.
"Wait a minute, I thought you were friends."
Apparently, yes, 10 minutes ago.
Long story short (you're welcome) I've tried to raise my kids to believe that calling someone out as your friend means that you also accept them for who they are and sometimes, yes, when they are NOT being very friend-like, either.
"Bet you wouldn't say that if I told you what she did!"
[whispers in ear]
However, I've recently come to the conclusion that there are also many levels of friendship and that's okay, too.
"Are you kidding me…in a Starbucks?!?"
No one is perfect. People make mistakes. Rumors and innuendos kill. I get that!
"How do you know?"
Then again, I'm just going to have to accept the fact that perhaps there ARE those times when it's best to, you know, walk away from a friendship.
[whispers in other ear]
Or, um, run.
"Well, maybe it IS time to give THAT friendship a break."
You do NOT want to know, however, if you have kids — especially, if they are teens and most especially, if they are girls — this would probably be a REAL good time to remind them about the improper uses of a cell phone.
"And, I'm NEVER using THAT bathroom, again!"
Trust me, I am a professional dork and NO ONE knows, the exact locations of the nearest emergency exit AND bathroom, better than I do!
P.S. Relax! It wasn't the 9 year-old and I am typically NOT this casual, or flippant when talking to my kids about this sort of stuff. However, I am thankful when one of them feels comfortable enough to talk (to me) about, you know, this sort of stuff (sort of) but, trust me when I also tell you that I was MUCH less calm about it, at the time, too!
"What's the matter with you?"
Another day, another kid, etc…
"What's His Name said he deleted me from his Live account!"
[heavy sigh]
"Meh, don't worry about it."
Boys, however, are a whole 'nother animal!
"He's just being a jerk!"
Stupid social media.
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Comments
49 responses to “And what do you burn,
apart from witches?”
Well done!
Social media makes all this friending and unfriending happen so stinkin’ fast — and often. I can only imagine how hard it is to be a tween/teen girl right now. Somehow I think it’s (still) easier on boys.
Well done!
Social media makes all this friending and unfriending happen so stinkin’ fast — and often. I can only imagine how hard it is to be a tween/teen girl right now. Somehow I think it’s (still) easier on boys.
Well done!
Social media makes all this friending and unfriending happen so stinkin’ fast — and often. I can only imagine how hard it is to be a tween/teen girl right now. Somehow I think it’s (still) easier on boys.
Well done!
Social media makes all this friending and unfriending happen so stinkin’ fast — and often. I can only imagine how hard it is to be a tween/teen girl right now. Somehow I think it’s (still) easier on boys.
Well done!
Social media makes all this friending and unfriending happen so stinkin’ fast — and often. I can only imagine how hard it is to be a tween/teen girl right now. Somehow I think it’s (still) easier on boys.
Well done!
Social media makes all this friending and unfriending happen so stinkin’ fast — and often. I can only imagine how hard it is to be a tween/teen girl right now. Somehow I think it’s (still) easier on boys.
Well done!
Social media makes all this friending and unfriending happen so stinkin’ fast — and often. I can only imagine how hard it is to be a tween/teen girl right now. Somehow I think it’s (still) easier on boys.
Ack! Social media takes the ‘witch hunt’ to a whole new level.
Ack! Social media takes the ‘witch hunt’ to a whole new level.
Ack! Social media takes the ‘witch hunt’ to a whole new level.
Ack! Social media takes the ‘witch hunt’ to a whole new level.
Ack! Social media takes the ‘witch hunt’ to a whole new level.
Ack! Social media takes the ‘witch hunt’ to a whole new level.
Ack! Social media takes the ‘witch hunt’ to a whole new level.
Food for thought, friend. And, I’m glad I’ve got boys now-my girl is grown and gone!
Food for thought, friend. And, I’m glad I’ve got boys now-my girl is grown and gone!
Food for thought, friend. And, I’m glad I’ve got boys now-my girl is grown and gone!
Food for thought, friend. And, I’m glad I’ve got boys now-my girl is grown and gone!
Food for thought, friend. And, I’m glad I’ve got boys now-my girl is grown and gone!
Food for thought, friend. And, I’m glad I’ve got boys now-my girl is grown and gone!
Food for thought, friend. And, I’m glad I’ve got boys now-my girl is grown and gone!
I’m already seeing this with my 8-year-old. (Smacks head…!) Middle school for us starts in 5th grade. I’m so not looking forward to the drama. We just have to “raise ’em right” and to be kind, but with a tough edge!
I’m already seeing this with my 8-year-old. (Smacks head…!) Middle school for us starts in 5th grade. I’m so not looking forward to the drama. We just have to “raise ’em right” and to be kind, but with a tough edge!
I’m already seeing this with my 8-year-old. (Smacks head…!) Middle school for us starts in 5th grade. I’m so not looking forward to the drama. We just have to “raise ’em right” and to be kind, but with a tough edge!
I’m already seeing this with my 8-year-old. (Smacks head…!) Middle school for us starts in 5th grade. I’m so not looking forward to the drama. We just have to “raise ’em right” and to be kind, but with a tough edge!
I’m already seeing this with my 8-year-old. (Smacks head…!) Middle school for us starts in 5th grade. I’m so not looking forward to the drama. We just have to “raise ’em right” and to be kind, but with a tough edge!
I’m already seeing this with my 8-year-old. (Smacks head…!) Middle school for us starts in 5th grade. I’m so not looking forward to the drama. We just have to “raise ’em right” and to be kind, but with a tough edge!
I’m already seeing this with my 8-year-old. (Smacks head…!) Middle school for us starts in 5th grade. I’m so not looking forward to the drama. We just have to “raise ’em right” and to be kind, but with a tough edge!
Both my boys have Facebook pages, that I of course have full access to, and the other day Nathan told me that one of his friends did one of those “answer questions about Nathan” quizzes so it showed up on his wall. Someone had answered “do you think Nathan is an airhead?” with the answer YES, and it really bothered him. Nathan is most definitely NOT an “airhead”, but it just shows that social media has power over even young kids, you know?
Both my boys have Facebook pages, that I of course have full access to, and the other day Nathan told me that one of his friends did one of those “answer questions about Nathan” quizzes so it showed up on his wall. Someone had answered “do you think Nathan is an airhead?” with the answer YES, and it really bothered him. Nathan is most definitely NOT an “airhead”, but it just shows that social media has power over even young kids, you know?
Both my boys have Facebook pages, that I of course have full access to, and the other day Nathan told me that one of his friends did one of those “answer questions about Nathan” quizzes so it showed up on his wall. Someone had answered “do you think Nathan is an airhead?” with the answer YES, and it really bothered him. Nathan is most definitely NOT an “airhead”, but it just shows that social media has power over even young kids, you know?
Both my boys have Facebook pages, that I of course have full access to, and the other day Nathan told me that one of his friends did one of those “answer questions about Nathan” quizzes so it showed up on his wall. Someone had answered “do you think Nathan is an airhead?” with the answer YES, and it really bothered him. Nathan is most definitely NOT an “airhead”, but it just shows that social media has power over even young kids, you know?
Both my boys have Facebook pages, that I of course have full access to, and the other day Nathan told me that one of his friends did one of those “answer questions about Nathan” quizzes so it showed up on his wall. Someone had answered “do you think Nathan is an airhead?” with the answer YES, and it really bothered him. Nathan is most definitely NOT an “airhead”, but it just shows that social media has power over even young kids, you know?
Both my boys have Facebook pages, that I of course have full access to, and the other day Nathan told me that one of his friends did one of those “answer questions about Nathan” quizzes so it showed up on his wall. Someone had answered “do you think Nathan is an airhead?” with the answer YES, and it really bothered him. Nathan is most definitely NOT an “airhead”, but it just shows that social media has power over even young kids, you know?
Both my boys have Facebook pages, that I of course have full access to, and the other day Nathan told me that one of his friends did one of those “answer questions about Nathan” quizzes so it showed up on his wall. Someone had answered “do you think Nathan is an airhead?” with the answer YES, and it really bothered him. Nathan is most definitely NOT an “airhead”, but it just shows that social media has power over even young kids, you know?
Not even knowing the details, I will have problems using any Starbucks restroom.
Not even knowing the details, I will have problems using any Starbucks restroom.
Not even knowing the details, I will have problems using any Starbucks restroom.
Not even knowing the details, I will have problems using any Starbucks restroom.
Not even knowing the details, I will have problems using any Starbucks restroom.
Not even knowing the details, I will have problems using any Starbucks restroom.
Not even knowing the details, I will have problems using any Starbucks restroom.
hahahaha, I’m with Tara. I can ONLY imagine. It has to be so incredibly hard to be a teen right now 🙁 I really feel for them, especially when I go out and do my talks & such. They really DO have the weight of the world on their shoulders sometimes.
hahahaha, I’m with Tara. I can ONLY imagine. It has to be so incredibly hard to be a teen right now 🙁 I really feel for them, especially when I go out and do my talks & such. They really DO have the weight of the world on their shoulders sometimes.
hahahaha, I’m with Tara. I can ONLY imagine. It has to be so incredibly hard to be a teen right now 🙁 I really feel for them, especially when I go out and do my talks & such. They really DO have the weight of the world on their shoulders sometimes.
hahahaha, I’m with Tara. I can ONLY imagine. It has to be so incredibly hard to be a teen right now 🙁 I really feel for them, especially when I go out and do my talks & such. They really DO have the weight of the world on their shoulders sometimes.
hahahaha, I’m with Tara. I can ONLY imagine. It has to be so incredibly hard to be a teen right now 🙁 I really feel for them, especially when I go out and do my talks & such. They really DO have the weight of the world on their shoulders sometimes.
hahahaha, I’m with Tara. I can ONLY imagine. It has to be so incredibly hard to be a teen right now 🙁 I really feel for them, especially when I go out and do my talks & such. They really DO have the weight of the world on their shoulders sometimes.
hahahaha, I’m with Tara. I can ONLY imagine. It has to be so incredibly hard to be a teen right now 🙁 I really feel for them, especially when I go out and do my talks & such. They really DO have the weight of the world on their shoulders sometimes.