by Becky Vieira posted in Parenting

"I think you've had enough, it's time for bed" is something I've said to my toddler. Usually after he's been stumbling around and walking in circles. In dire need of sleep. And doing everything in his power to convince me otherwise. I've also said these words to friends who?ve exhibited the same behavior. Because they were drunk.
Lately I've been noticing some of the things I say to my son are eerily similar to what I've said to friends and roommates back in college. Let me clarify that: It reminds me of things I said to drunk friends and roommates back in college. And maybe a few years post-college. Also, recently after a mom's night out.

I know you?re trying to tell me something that?s obviously important... But I can?t understand a word you just said. My toddler is learning to speak. He babbles. While he's positive he's saying something, I often have no idea if he?s discussing apples or garbage trucks. Drunk people essentially lose the ability to coherently string words together. And also talk about apples and garbage trucks. Did you put these shoes in the dishwasher" My son put my husband?s shoes in the dishwasher A college roommate put garlic powder in the dishwasher. She said it was because the smell was overpowering and this was the only way to ?make it stop.?
I don?t care if you?re mad, I?m not going to let you use the oven. My son is fascinated by everything we do. He wants to do it also, including cook. An ol...