They stay in their beds
don’t raise their sleepy heads
There’s noise all around
but they do not hear a sound
Then they can’t sleep at night,
have trouble switching off the light
The bathroom’s full of potions
all kinds of creamy lotions
The wardrobe’s full of clothes
but they’ve nothing to enrobe
When they see a boy
their gestures are all coy
They start to giggle
at every dash and every squiggle
Then they are enraged
by such small things, I’m amazed
They don’t hear me speak
as their ear phones pulsate musique
They’re never alone
someone’s always on the phone
They go to the shops
know just how to spend the dosh
Yet when I am sad
they take a moment
make me glad
with a cuddle and a kiss
and a heartfelt wish
and a look in their eye
that shows
they understand why.
ahh!
It’s cute.
Hi Khatty, welcome and thank you!
Hehehe very nice
Thanks, caused some laughter here too (once they finally got up).
My sons have been up for about one hour now
One of mine is eating ‘brunch’ as I type. Still, at least she cooked it herself.
An excellent portrait of teenage girls.
They liked it too. Although they argued which bit applied to which person… I forgot to add, ‘will find an argument in an empty room!’
Kiwi Daughter is only 9 and she is already exhibiting the tough to get to bed, nigh impossible to get up in the morning teenager traits already!
10 and 11 I think, are the hardest ages for girls (so far, my eldest is almost 16). I think that if you can build a good relationship with them then, then you’re pretty much sorted. They’ll have their moments, of course, but the work that you put in age 10 and 11, works wonders.
Ok so where and when did you meet my daughter and get to know her so well?
sharp..smiles.
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You will love the encouragements you get once you are in and make commitment.
Love your blog and writing style.
You Rock!
xxx
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Wow, thanks. I will check it out. Thanks for the invite.
I raised two girls myself who are now married with children of their own and so
now have a teenage granddaughter. Yes, it is starting all over again. Nicely done.
Hi and welcome. Pretty much the same story through the generations… And around the world
Oh Gees!
My daughter is only 11. Don’t tell me it gets WORSE!~ lol
I am actually a believer that if you reassess your relationship with them age 10 – 11 so that you have good open lines of communication and can share a laugh (and hugs are very important, but I already know you’re good at that
) then it’s much lighter later on. My eldest is almost 16 and I hope I won’t have to eat my own words!!