For all you newbie boy-moms and boy-dads out there, here’s a handy-dandy translation guide for anything you might need to communicate to your boys. You’re welcome.
What Mom says: “Go brush your teeth”
What boys hear:
“Wrestle in the hallway until the dog starts barking and won’t stop.”
What Mom says: “Go put on your pajamas”
What boys hear:
“Run naked through the house. Be sure to answer the door if the bell rings.”
What Mom says: “Please clear your dishes from the table.”
What boys hear:
“Pick up your glass and take it to the kitchen. Leave everything else. I’m always happy to pick up after you.”
What Mom says: “Have you done your homework?”
What boys hear:
“Have you looked fleetingly at one of your six worksheets, before stuffing them into the bottom of your backpack?”
What Mom says: “Did you eat all of your lunch?”
What boys hear:
