Tuesday, May 6, 2008

"NO"

Yes, that's Oliver's new word. He just started saying it yesterday, but so far I don't think he understands exactly how or where to apply it in life. It's only a matter of time before he begins telling me whether or not he'll obey, instead of just physically defying me (which he is in the habit of doing). He's been quite the stinker - looking at me after I tell him 'no' (irony?), and doing whatever it was that he got in trouble for with so much rebellion in his face. Perhaps I'm being a little extreme. My one year old may not be rebellious, but when he shoots me that look of ' what ya gonna do about it?' I'm quickly brought back to reality. My child is not the cherub he pretends to be, but a descendant of Adam - which makes him heir to natural sin. I'm always annoyed by moms who act like their child can do no wrong. Like when their kid pushes another over, they go to the other person's innocent child and accuse them. Though I can feel myself doing that, or at least considering it, it's denial. I want to believe that little Olive is an angel. -My son is the perfect kid we've all been waiting for!- But even now, as he cries in the background wanting me to help him down the stairs (which he can maneuver just fine on his own but simply needs me to stop doing what I'm doing), I'm hit with the truth: no body's perfect, including my precious baby. He's making that quite clear.
In other news, Oliver got new sippy cups. He is so proud of himself, carrying his cup of water around like it's a prize. Oh the simple joys in life.
Also, backtracking to a post where I quoted 'Sheep in a Jeep' - I credited Margot Apple with the writing, but she's the illustrator (the pictures are amazing). Nancy Shaw wrote the beloved book. Way to go ladies.

7 comments:

angie said...

oh olive, you little monkey! liz, i guess this is where patience comes in handy, huh? as i have no mothering experience whatsoever, i can only say that from the outside it sounds like you've actually got it all under control and a very level head!! :) good for you. also, i want to squeeze him. even if he tells me "no!"

moren blog said...

nicely said. although, from what i remember, oliver is perfect.
love, anna

moren blog said...

Nicely said Liz! You always know how to say what I am thinking. Maggie

Jill said...

all i can do is laugh...my time is coming!!!!!! i too, love sheep in a jeep, how about duck in a truck, and hit the ball, duck! check them out if you haven't already!!

carol said...

why, elizabeth, i know little olives isn't perfect, but today, when i watched him, he seemed nearly perfect...i wonder if a grandma looks at her sweet little grandson through rose colored glasses!

Liz said...

Angie, don't be deceived - I have nothing in my control..and it kills me!:)
You really do need to sqeeze him. Indefinitely. Definitely.

moren blog said...

Carol--Grandpa Sam must have the same glasses. Maggie