It’s the last days of school for my kiddos, and leave it to Connor Gray to show his ass as a final impression.
No, really. He mooned his class last week and I. was. MORTIFIED. Why’d he do it? Because CONNOR, that’s why. I wish to God there was another explanation, like he was overcome with madness or there were literal ants in his pants. But, alas, he was just being my socially inappropriate four-year old.
You may be thinking, “Now, Sarah; there are worse things that could have happened”, and you’d be right. I mean, he could have peed in the class fish tank, leaving future pre-k’ers to refer to the fish as “Goldie” for reasons not necessarily pertaining to her golden scales. He could have rolled and flooded the bathroom (side eye to my eldest heathen). There are a number of things that could have happened. And is this a huge deal at the end of the day? Eh. Yes and no. It was worth discussing and the entire time he and I talked all I could do was picture him running buck-naked at his high school homecoming game — “The Streak” blasting in the background — and me, checking the bank account making sure we could post bail. Clearly, I’m over-reacting. I’m a mom to a kid who epitomizes middle-child syndrome — it comes with a territory.
Truthfully, if it was gonna happen I’m glad it happened now instead of at the beginning of the year or, you know, years down the road when he’s in high school. I’m glad it happened now — when his tuckus is still small, hairless, and cute. Now — when I don’t have to worry about a fellow classmate posting it to YouTube. Now — when one day I’ll remember this and grin (maybe even chuckle).
Kids’ one job in life is to embarrass the pants off their parents until puberty. At that point, it’s our turn. Connor has no idea what’s headed his way, that’s for sure! I got to thinking about mommas and the little humiliating moments we get to endure. Some things are absolutely mortifying. Others, though — I wonder if its us moms not knowing how to adequately react to the situation in that moment. Something that triggers a momentary lapse of know-how, that inevitably sends us into a tailspin. For me, that’s pretty much it. I already struggle with knowing how to relate to my littles — I’ve been a self-proclaimed “old soul” all my life. Thinking like a kid, let alone thinking like a boy, is super challenging for me. It’s something I’ve half-assed worked on in myself — until the day of the mooning, that is.
It hit me like a ton of bricks that I desperately need to learn how to better connect with my boys and to become more intentional in my parenting. There is nothing more humbling and yet quite so satisfying as being taught a life lesson by one of my kiddos.
So what about you? What embarrasses you or has embarrassed you as a momma? What was your takeaway from that moment and how do you think about it now? Hit me up in the comments. And if you enjoyed this post, I ask that you share, share, share!
Oh my goodness, this is fantastic. I can so picture this happening with my youngest.
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He’s always shunned clothes, but I did not expect this! Haha. I felt like I’d melt into the floor when I found out.
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Parenting is hard! One thing that helped me out was reading How to Talk So Kids Will Listen. Excellent resource.
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Awesome! I’ll check it out!
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Oh my gosh!! I”m sure I would be mortified if my son or daughter did this but it is pretty funny! My daughter is 3.5 and it’s amazing what their little minds already know!
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It is CRAZY how their minds work. They’re so smart but definitely loose little canons. Haha!
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hahaha this is definitely a story to tell in the future anytime he brings home a date:) I assure you the teachers have seen it all before though!
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I definitely plan on it! Lol! He’s got soooo many stories coming his way.
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That’s hilarious! I love how your’e taking it in stride. Definitely could be worse, and yes, if it’s going to happen, now is the time! 🙂
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Thank you! I’m not gonna lie, I was DEVASTATED. Lol. But I’m slowly recuperating. 😉
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I don’t have children, just a dog but this is HYSTERICAL! I absolutely adore you’re honesty and writing! Keep at it girl.
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Thank you so much! It’s either laugh or cry — and sometimes both. Haha!
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Oh my goodness! Those are some good stories! Haha. I have some stories, but as a kindergarten teacher, and not as a parent.
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OMG! Too funny hahah that’s so cute though at the same time!
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I’m slowly getting over it — haha! I was modified at the time, though, for sure!
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My two year old likes to embarrass me by Saying really loud in public I farted Mommy!
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Yes! Been there, too. It’s like, “Thanks a freakin’ ton, kid!”
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This is so funny! I can totally imagine this happening with my clothes hating daughter, as soon as we are inside anywhere she starts trying to take her pants off 😩
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Kids and their exhibitionism. 😂😂😂
A few years ago, this same child took his shirt off in the mall play area and spun it around his head before he threw it and it landed on some other parent’s lap. OHMIGAH. We left shortly thereafter.
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