Are there certain things you knew about your children from very early on? Traits, characteristics, habits, that you noticed at an early age that have definitely come to pass? My mom has always told me that I am a very “piggy” eater. When I was younger, or so the story goes, I was apparently always the messier twin when I ate, and she knew it right off the bat. Truth be told, even still I am not extremely lady-like when sitting down for meals. I can’t help it, I like my food! But, maybe your daughter has never been afraid of dogs, so you know that she will always have a love for animals….and want to adopt them all. Or maybe your son picked up a crayon and stayed in-between the lines before he could walk in a straight line, so you just know he is going to be an artist.
I have had those thoughts about my own children. Before Dax was walking he was running, and with the in toeing of his little feet, I just know he is going to be the fastest forward, quickest running back, speediest sprinter ever. He can hit a baseball off a tee with a perfect swing. He just has the athleticism in him. And Wyatt, he has always loved his food like his momma. He puts fistfuls, fistfuls, of food in his mouth at a time. I have never worried about him going hungry. I know he will always have a healthy appetite, and maybe a passion for culinary. Both the boys love the water and it’s a good thing we live in AZ where we can spend our long summer days swimming. I love watching the boys learn and grow passionate about new things and then let my imagination take off and dream all these wonderful dreams for them.
But, there’s one thing I’ve noticed about Dax that frightens me. It’s come up these past few months, and even others who have heard him talk this way have expressed their concern.
You see, when we go anywhere in the car he thinks we’re a racecar. Not just any racecar. A famous racecar. He tells me, “Go faster momma! You gotta catch that black one!”, and frantically points out his window at the black car that has pulled slightly ahead of us. I try to explain to him the “law”, but that makes no sense to a three-year old. He incessantly explains the traffic rules to me. “Go mom! Green means go! Go faster”. He doesn’t care that there are 3 cars in front of us forcing me to go 35mph. And heaven forbid I stop at a green light in the left hand turn lane to yield to oncoming traffic. He about looses it.
I think in his head he believes we’re Lightening McQueen, the “famous racecar”, and every time we get on the road, it’s actually a racetrack. I tell him we need to watch for little boys and girls playing in the street and be careful of all the other cars. Then he says, “We will crash and flip over on our heads and that will be cool.” and I can see him picturing the part in the movie where Mr. the King crashes (but is okay) and Lightening helps him to the finish line. I tell him, “Crashing and flipping on our heads would be scary, and that would not be good, not cool.” And he says, “Oh” like I have no idea what I am talking about and he has a much better idea of what is cool than his lame mom.
I have had those thoughts about my own children. Before Dax was walking he was running, and with the in toeing of his little feet, I just know he is going to be the fastest forward, quickest running back, speediest sprinter ever. He can hit a baseball off a tee with a perfect swing. He just has the athleticism in him. And Wyatt, he has always loved his food like his momma. He puts fistfuls, fistfuls, of food in his mouth at a time. I have never worried about him going hungry. I know he will always have a healthy appetite, and maybe a passion for culinary. Both the boys love the water and it’s a good thing we live in AZ where we can spend our long summer days swimming. I love watching the boys learn and grow passionate about new things and then let my imagination take off and dream all these wonderful dreams for them.
But, there’s one thing I’ve noticed about Dax that frightens me. It’s come up these past few months, and even others who have heard him talk this way have expressed their concern.
You see, when we go anywhere in the car he thinks we’re a racecar. Not just any racecar. A famous racecar. He tells me, “Go faster momma! You gotta catch that black one!”, and frantically points out his window at the black car that has pulled slightly ahead of us. I try to explain to him the “law”, but that makes no sense to a three-year old. He incessantly explains the traffic rules to me. “Go mom! Green means go! Go faster”. He doesn’t care that there are 3 cars in front of us forcing me to go 35mph. And heaven forbid I stop at a green light in the left hand turn lane to yield to oncoming traffic. He about looses it.
I think in his head he believes we’re Lightening McQueen, the “famous racecar”, and every time we get on the road, it’s actually a racetrack. I tell him we need to watch for little boys and girls playing in the street and be careful of all the other cars. Then he says, “We will crash and flip over on our heads and that will be cool.” and I can see him picturing the part in the movie where Mr. the King crashes (but is okay) and Lightening helps him to the finish line. I tell him, “Crashing and flipping on our heads would be scary, and that would not be good, not cool.” And he says, “Oh” like I have no idea what I am talking about and he has a much better idea of what is cool than his lame mom.
So, this is a warning. It’s one of these early traits that I see in my child and I am counseling all of you. If you plan on being on the road 13 years from now…watch out.
Dax is going to be a "famous racecar".
5 comments:
that post is so cute brynn! I dont think it would seem the same if you didnt have such a cute way to word things about how adorable your boys are! You got me thinking and now Im wathcing every single thing about McCoy! Yes McCoy is a clean freak, does that mean he's going to be a maid for a hotel?? hahah jk. No really, though, Im definatly aware of little things like that and it truely makes you wonder what the future holds!! Way cute post!! Loved it and I always think you take the "pricesless" and most adorable picts of your kids, you have such a good eye for photography. Hey...when you had Wyatt did you get a double stroller for your boys? We cant decide waht to do cause frankly coy hates the stroller now but he might like it when he has a buddy?? What did you guys do?? For sure we'll do our darndest to come down and see you guys!! Maybe when it cools down like aug or sept!! That would be a blast!!!!!
That is so cute. It reminds me so much of Tanner too. I can't even tell you the things that are racecars at our house . . . pencils, phones, all sorts of cars and trucks. I love that Dax thinks your car is a racecar though. I sure do love these boys. They have good imaginations too. :)
We are always in a race too. However, I have yet to be asked to flip us over. At least not yet, maybe in a few years this little guy will want to be just like Dax! love him!
Bryn, you are an amazing writer. What a cute post. I always run out of things to post and if I tried to write something down like that it wouldn't sound nearly that good. (can you tell with all of my run on sentances just in this post) anyway I love your blog, you are such a cute mom and a wonderful friend.
Ok, this totally cracks me up because Justice does the exact same thing. The real problem lies in my Law Enforcing hubby that promotes this by reving the engine and then speeding up and down and up and down as we go to the gym or down to the store or where ever.
Pudgie wants to crash and see the "wee oh wee oh's" come and help us and then wants daddy to take the bad guys to jail. Not realizing that the racing daddy is the bad guy. I cringe at driving days ahead......
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