Things you never thought you would say. Yes, I have three children, but my youngest one has really been throwing me for a loop lately. I have to ask the 12 year old daily if his teeth are brushed and his deodorant on. Why after 12 years do I have to ask him about his teeth - you would think after years and years of hearing me ask he would just do it. Oh well, no. The 13 year old is much better and so I have hope for my 12 year old.
I was watching my 12 year old pack for summer camp and I saw he only had one pair of underwear to pack for his week at camp. I asked him why he only had one pair of underwear for seven days at camp. He responded that he would have two pair as he would wear one to camp - thank heavens two pair for seven days, what was I worried about?!
Hugging my 12 year old one day, I smelled his hair and it was not pleasant. I started asking him about his hair washing technique - I make him shower daily. It turned out he had not washed his hair in about a week because his shampoo bottle was empty - HELLO - your sister has a bottle of shampoo in there you could have used, you could have told me you were out, you could have looked under the sink for a new bottle, your options were many and you chose not to wash your hair?
I guess hygiene and the pre-teen boy just does not mix. What are some things you never thought you would say or do with your children?
Saturday, July 18, 2009
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I am sure you forced him to pack at least 6 pair of underwear to go along with the pair he will wear there. Please expect that all of the pairs he packed will return in a condition that clearly indicated they were not worn, but will need washing all the same. :)
My son will turn 12 on tomorrow and I'm having some of the same issues with him.
How about this? We keep tissue, toothpaste, soap, etc, in a hallway closet. All you have to do is grab something when you need it. This kid has been taking a bath in plain water for at least a week, because he "forgot" to get soap from the closet.
Hugs and Mocha,
Stesha
LOL It feels so good to know I'm not the only one with a son who has these issues. My son is 10 and he often forgets to brush his teeth or wash his hair....I have to tell him to do it. If I don't tell him and then ask him later if he did it, he will respond with "you didn't tell me to brush my teeth." Ugh. I guess tweens are no different than pre-teens in that respect.
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That is hylerious. What I get to look forward to!
That is too fun for sure!
Oh, I needed that laugh! Sigh - I love the 2 pair comment - I'm sure my David would have reacted the same way. We just have to remember they're not 12 forever - and most of them do learn to pack a pair for every day by the time they're grown. :-)
Ha ha- that is just like my 13 year old boy. He doesn't believe in the daily changing of underwear. lol
Oh my!!! Have you seen my posts on my boys and their hygiene?? My youngest is doing better. The older boy said that he needs a girlfriend. She will tell him to shower and wear his nicer clothes.
They both are doing better with changing their clothes. Now I am sick of washing it all. Plus, they now use up all the hot water.
Kinda like how you never think the will talk or walk!!! Now they won't shut up kinda thing going at my house. I guess they will start eating soon.
You know I still have to ask my 14 year old if he brushed his teeth. The underwear thing I have to wonder about in this house too with my oldest. When I wash I don't see that many. My middle son with autism I get him in the shower daily but he don't know how to scrub himself right. I have to scrub him down as he is a true boy and is covered in dirt after a day of play.
I know the circumstances aren't funny, but reading the story is! I laughed my butt off and read it out loud to my 17 year old daughter. She laughed too. Boys. It will get better, especially when he starts noticing girls. (Well it does for most boys, but not ALL...LOL). Hopefully your son will hop on the hygiene train soon.
You are singin' my tune! I have 2 twelve year olds at my house with the same issues!!! AAAK! Glad to see that I'm not alone:)
Lisa
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