I debated writing this post, because this is a new development that I suspect will only get better. But just in case this new phase of sisterhood ends abruptly tomorrow, I don't want to forget it.
Mazzy has started narrating Harlow's inner thoughts.
The premise is this:
Harlow is a baby, therefore she has no idea what is going on.
It works like this:
Harlow, Mazzy and I all get into an elevator. There are three other people inside. Mazzy says, "Harlow's like… who are all these people? I've never seen them before!"
Then everyone laughs. Even the other people in the elevator who can't know what the hell Mazzy is talking about. They don't know Harlow's name. They might think Mazzy is speaking in the third person. Regardless, they laugh. Which makes Mazzy do it again and again and again.
So far, it has not gotten old.
It started like this:
I was talking to Harlow as I was getting ready in the morning. Just narrating what I was putting on and why, like you are supposed to do with babies so they are exposed to speech and language. It's something I did a lot with Mazzy when she was a baby and I feel like I haven't done enough with Harlow. Hence, the whole not-talking-yet thing.
Anyway, as Harlow stood in my closet (she loves it in there), I was blabbering on and on about my choice of shoes and whether I should wear pants or a dress when suddenly Mazzy interrupted.
"Harlow's like… WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT, MOM??? I don't understand what you are saying!"
She had a point.
"Harlow's helping me decide whether I should wear pants or a dress."
Mazzy wasn't buying it.
"Harlow's like… WHAT ARE PANTS, MOM???"
I wish I could make you hear Mazzy's intonation correctly. It's like sarcasm X 5.
It snowed the other day and Mazzy and Harlow were watching in front of the window.
"Harlow's like… what is all this white stuff? Where did it come from???"
We went to the grocery store.
"Harlow's like… where are we? Why is there food everywhere???"
We got into the car.
"Harlow's like… why am I buckled into this seat? Where are we going???"
I'm not sure how this is going to play out, but I suspect, as with most things, Mazzy will find a way to work it to her advantage. For instance, let's imagine, sometime in the future, I give them both a cookie.
Then Mazzy could say:
"Harlow's like… I don't need a cookie. You should give both cookies to Mazzy!"
Or maybe I will find a way to work it to my advantage. For instance, let's say Mazzy is throwing a fit about something ridiculous.
Then I could say:
"Harlow's like… what is Mazzy so worked up about? It's just a television. She can watch it tomorrow!"
It will be like our own little passive aggressive dance.
MAZZY: "Harlow's like… why can't Mazzy just go to bed later? What's the big deal?"
ME: "Harlow's like… why can't Mazzy just listen to Mommy? I'm sure she has really good reasons for everything she does!"
Or perhaps the best scenario of all is if Mazzy and I get into a huge battle of "Harlow's like…" and then Harlow suddently chimes in with her first sentence ever.
"Harlow's like… stop putting words in my mouth!"
That will be the dawn of a whole new era of sisterhood.
Should get interesting.
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I would LOVE just one day where our day matches the pictures!! No tantrums, meltdowns, ultimatums, timeouts, etc!! Is that too much to ask? Lol
I have two young girls too-I love reading your blog. For Mother’s Day I want someone to do all the annoying, odd jobs around the house; like caulk the shower, power wash the deck, touch up the cabinet paint,etc. The list has been ongoing for months. I just want it all done. 🙂
For Mother’s Day, I’d just like my husband to be home <3
For Mother’s Day I *want* a tropical getaway but since I know that isn’t even an option, I’d really like memory bears. You know, creative etsy moms see together bits of teeny tiny sleepers and blankets that your used to be babies once used and you cling to it like the grown up lovie that it is on their first day of school, first dates, and graduations? I have the pieces picked out and I’ve dropped the hints. Oh, and I don’t want to cook. Ever. But especially on Mother’s Day.
I really would love for Mother’s Day to spend the morning with my boys at brunch, the afternoon buying and planting flowers and nap time getting a massage!!
I would really love something made by my hubby and little guy. It would be nice to see the effort! And an extra long, uninterrupted bubble bath would be nice too! ?
I really want a day in my own home by myself. No kids, no hubby! I can lounge around in my pajamas and a comfortable surroundings and do nothing or sleep or read a book or catch up on my tV.
For Mother’s Day I’d love for an expert to come and organize all our stuff. Our family of 4 is bursting out of our 2 bedroom condo. There are toys/books/clothes everywhere! Or I’d happily take a bigger house! ?
Adorable post!
What I really want for mothers day is to SLEEP IN! It would take magic though, as I don’t even sleep in on vacation without the kids anymore. They have me trained well. (Sob)
I want clean bathrooms for mother’s day. Squeaky clean shiny shower and bathtubs and scrubbed floors so clean you could eat off of.
My first Mother’s Day. I would really, really love it if my 11 month old would sleep through the night! And maybe an evening all alone to myself!
What do I really want for mother’s day?
I would love a day of pampering, man/pedi, or a nice massage(haven’t had once since I was pregnant with my oldest 7 years ago) just some me time. Then in the evening a nice dinner with my husband and kids.
For Mother’s Day I would really like …. to sleep in!
What I want for Mother’s Day is…
Sleep! Followed by a day lounging around in bed watching Netflix and eating junk – without feeling guilty ?
What I would like for Mother’s Day would be a maid, chef and chauffeur for the day, so that I could go get my hair done since I’m only able to once or twice a year with money and time issues.
What I really want for Mother’s Day are some good photos of my son and me somewhere pretty
For Mother’s Day this year I would love for my husband to sit down with our 3 year old daughter and make something for me. It could be a card, a picture, a craft or a sweet letter. Something from their hearts. I don’t want any gifts or to sleep in (but that would be nice too lol) just something they put their minds and hearts into. Plus our daughter loves DK time (which means Daddy and Kendall time)
For Mother’s Day, I want a bubble bath! Our townhome doesn’t have a good tub, so I would have to beg a friend. All I want is a tub, a glass of wine, and my favorite podcast!
For mother’s day, I’d love to go out on a date with my husband! We haven’t been out alone together in a year and a half.
For Mother’s Day, what I really want is a hotel room, by myself, with a few good books. Sleeping late, uninterrupted reading and room service sound like heaven!
I really want a 1 hour prenatal massage! But even more than that I want my husband to understand that being 35 weeks pregnant makes me a mom – he says it doesn’t count and that I’m not a mom yet! Don’t worry though, the baby will be born before father’s day!
For Mother’s Day, I’d like a little special thought, some considerations. Nothing expensive or extravagant but a little pomp and circumstance. Maybe breakfast in bed, or a special picture or lunch out. Something I don’t have to hint at or plan ? Then I want a Mommy Day out! That may be my hint.. Haha!
Some guilt-free alone time would be great, and if a massage were thrown in too, that would be amazing!
Love this month’s swag box!
I would love for my house to be cleaned. We just had our 2nd baby, 4 weeks early and we were not prepared.
A family vacation! (And a mimosa or two!)
For Mother’s Day this year, I would love a vacation for the 4 of us – international would be ideal, but really anywhere where we could get a breather and regroup. Alternatively, I’d be happy with a full day during which my kids listen to everything I say and ask for – you tell me which is the pipe dream!
I’m torn on the Mother’s Day thing…it’s between a nice day out, my first pair of Teiks, and a clean house. But I me easy. My card will be goofy and a day late and likely unaccompanied by a gift, but I will appreciate the sentiment scribbled inside.
I mostly want to sleep in, go shopping alone for a bit & eat dessert, guilt-free. I still wanna hang out with my kids, I just want the fun without the responsibilities! I wanna switch roles with my husband…hehehe! ?
What do I want for Mother’s Day? I would love for my hubby & son to clean the bathrooms and tell me to go out for coffee with a $25 gift card to the bookstore. Bliss!
Mother’s Day ideal gift is my entire family joining me at church service, brunch & family game afternoon. Church may happen with a few of my children, but rest of the day will be watching my youngest being inducted into the National Honor Society! He will also be singing at the induction. Proud mama!
For Mother’s Day would love to be with my husband and girls for the day, no stress of somewhere to be and in comfy pants all day, some great coffee, food, and a nap would be fab too.
I would love to have a day of rest and relaxation- highly unlikely with a two year old and a two month old lol. But one can dream! 🙂 so instead I’ve asked for a ring featuring my babies birthstones, one is aquamarine and one is amethyst.
For Mother’s Day I would love to be able to sleep in and the spend a nice day with my husband, 4 year old and 2 year old. I’m also 20 weeks pregnant so a prenatal massage would be awesome!
What do I really want for mother’s day? A day where I don’t have to cook, clean, wipe children clean. I would like to wake up and read an entire novel with my coffee, uninterrupted. I want to do what I want to do. But wait, I have a husband and children. They are better than a day to myself, better than being alone. All I want this mother’s day is waking up to breakfast made by my girls, eggshells and all! My handmade gifts and letters written by my kids and the mommy shorts swag bag (please!)
Time ALL by myself! It sounds so sad
D, but it’s so true!
For Mother’s Day I want a peaceful day where I get to sleep in and the kids don’t fight. Andddd a new pair of tennis shoes and a pretty ring from James Avery.
For mother’s day, I’d really love to sleep in, drink hot coffee in bed, read my book awhile, and then take a hot shower all by myself. As unrealistic as that is, I’d settle for no giant meltdowns from my sassy 3 year old!
For Mother’s Day, I would like to have a nice long uninterrupted shower!
I’m feeling greedy this year. I’d love new appliances, an Apple Watch, stacking birth stones rings. But really the best thing would be anything my kids picked that they think I’d like. I love seeing the way their minds work and their creative ideas.
To be a mom next Mother’s Day!
For mothers day I want a day with my son where I don’t have to do anything but cuddle and maybe play with him. no potty training, no food making, no dealing with crankiness, that can all be handle by his daddy for the day.
This is my first Mother’s Day, and my biggest wish would be to have my husband be able to lactate for the 24hr period so I could have a day where my only parental responsibility is snuggling.
Or for the rest of the baby weight to be gone.
It’s a toss up.
What I really want for Mother’s Day… Hmmmm, I think a day without any meltdowns or bickering lol I have three daughters, 8,3, and 7 week old. Also, sleep would be nice. The cherry on top would be a delicious dinner I didn’t have to make and a glass of wine.
I would really love a night away at a hotel, no husband, no kids, no responsibilities, no one to care for except myself.
I’d just like some peace and quiet, a back massage, and to not have to make dinner!
Breakfast in bed and a pedicure! 🙂
I would really like another child. The uncertainty of IVF is very hard.
For Mother’s Day, I would love for someone to come professionally clean my house!
For Mother’s Day, I would love for my 4-year-old son to make me a craft or card of some sort. I am a crafty Pinterest junkie, and he hates crafting so much it makes me wonder how I actually birthed him. While many parents are secretly throwing away their children’s old art projects to free up space, I am desperately waiting for one of those messy concoctions of paint, glitter, and glue to be presented to me by my son!
But hey, if it doesn’t happen this year, I’ll settle for wine, snuggles, and eating ice cream without sharing any.
A whine free day. Peace between the children and a nap. It’s not much, but it would be wonderful.
My babes are almost 2.5 and 6 months, seeing their bond is my favorite thing in life, my hope is that they’ll reach Mazzy and Harlow level love. For Mother’s Day, I would love both my babies to sleep in, or alternatively, have synchronized naps, so I could join them. And a nice brunch. And chocolate.
I would love a weekend where I don’t have to cook, clean, or listen to fighting children. Maybe sitting on a nice beach with a few good books. With some delicious fruity adult beverages.
I would really love to sleep in and then take a nap on Mother’s Day!
For Mother’s Day I would like to get professional photos taken with my one year old baby girl. And if all goes well this Friday, I will hopefully get it! So excited!
I would like a mini vacation and some Godiva chocolates.
I want for Mother’s Day is to sleep in. Same thing I’ve wanted for seven years in a row since my oldest was born, but not going to happen my hubs works night shift on weekends. So he needs rest more than me
I can guess that my mom would love a day to herself, something planned with her in her mind to let her enjoy some stress free time.
I want my whole house to be clean all at the same time, even if it only stays that way for 30 seconds. Some new sandals or a massage would work, too!
For Mother’s Day I would like a card and to sleep in. Then I want breakfast in bed, and to take my kids to the park with my husband. And he can’t be grumpy! We’re remodeling right now so I can’t expect much in the way of cooking for me but good take out would be nice 🙂
For mothers day this year i would love to know the gender of my baby, im currently 19 weeks with baby number 2. And i just want to start buying more gender specific things and calling the baby either ‘elizabeth’ or ‘edward’
That’s so exciting! Gender reveal ultrasounds are so fun!
What do you really want for Mothers Day?
A meal without: having to say every two minutes don’t throw food in the floor, countdown bites and negotiate how many vegetables they have to eat. I want total silence.
For Mother’s Day, I told my husband that I want to buy myself new clothes (he’s not a good gift giver). But I’d really love to get a surprise trip out of town, without kids! ?
I would love a cleaning service to deep clean my house!
I’d like a start Mother’s Day with a spa, then end it with a dinner with my husband and son. That would be a great day.
Ps. I just re-read this post…it is always great to see the relationships between Mazzy and Harlow develop. Also, I noticed that one of the few times that I comment on a post, this was that one. Which made me realized that I have follow your blog for a little over 3 years. Wow, where’d the time gone???
This is going to be my first Mother’s Day! I would like it to be commentated with something with my guys birthday engraved on it!
What I really want to do for mothers day is take my 3 year old to Disney world. It’s not that I won’t enjoy it, I will but it’s a lot to tackle. I really want to go so I can spend quality time with my family and see my kid loose her shit over Ariel in the flesh and rapunzels hair
I would love a nice breakfast with hand written notes and an afternoon with a massage and some hot tea. 🙂
For Mother’s Day I would love to sleep in without feeling guilty!
Ha! Does anything guilt free exist in motherhood?!
I’d love to sleep in. Have my husband cook my favorite meal and we picnic together outside as a family.
I would like a day where my kids get along, and I don’t hear…”stop” or “get out of my room”! But who am I kidding! I asked for a blender!
I’m 39 weeks large and due mothers day with my 3rd baby girl. So what I desperately want for this Mother’s day is to GET THIS BABY OUT OF ME! Other than that I want some Nike fly knit shoes. I miss running.
What I really want for Mother’s Day: a few hours where my husband takes the kids out and nothing is expected of me upon their return. Just a few hours of laying on the couch and catching up on the long list of shows on our DVR ?
That’s the kicker – nothing expected in return! Sounds great though!
For Mother’s Day I want to eat dinner by myself. Don’t wanna share my food. Someone else needs to cook it for me and clean up too. Then I want to take a bath with the door locked and no interruptions! It’s not relaxing if my husband breaks in half way to pee… That’s all. Not too much to ask, right?
What I would really love for Mother’s Day is to have a fun day with my husband and kids; a day where there is no bickering! And if I can’t have that I’ll settle for a clean house ?
For Mother’s Day I’d love to sleep in and then not have to listen to whining all day!
For Mother’s Day I would love to be surprised with some Chicago Cubs tennies that I have been coveting and for my hubby to give in and agree to go on a family vacation this summer.
What I want for Mother’s Day? Well, I’m 44, and just found out I’m pregnant for the first Time in my life. Was supposedly never possible for me to get pregnant. Biggest surprise of my life. I’ve got two adopted daughters, so together we want a healthy baby and sibling, and are so excited about this unexpected gift we are getting! I got rid of all my baby gear long ago…. And, I think I will qualify as the geriatric mom at all the kid functions from here on out. I’m going to own that shit…
I want a clean house all to myself for a few hours. I will drink fresh, hot coffee and read a book with more words than pictures.
I would love a day of no tantrums nor bickering. And an actual date night out as my husband refuses so normally I just hang out with girlfriends and treat myself.
I’m not a mom (yet) but we have been trying so in my ideal world, for mother’s day, i would greatly like it to be a positive test or a step closer towards getting pregnant. However, on behalf of my mom and mother in law, spending time with us or just relaxing
I want a long uninterrupted shower!
For mother’s day I just want my son to suddenly potty train. He is 4.5 and despite numerous method attempts he flat out refuses. He has proven several times that he has the ability and he “gets it” but he just wont…and even today he peed on the floor. Aside from that I want a couple hours to myself with no kid obligations. What are the chances I’ll get either of these things lol?
What I really want for Mother’s Day is to read a little bit of a chapter book and eat a candy bar…by myself…with no one demanding I share it with them!
I would love a nap, time for a run and a hot shower, and maybe (finally) a new diamond to replace the one that fell out of my wedding ring!
Your girls crack me up!
What do I want for mothers day… Hmmm I just want to enjoy the day with my little family. The greatest gift I could have is a typical dysfunctional day with my little!
Happy mothers day all 🙂
For Mother’s Day I would LOVE a few hours of uninterrupted sleep 😀
For mothers day, I would love spending time with my family but using the bathroom in peace…oh an a massage!
For Mother’s Day I would love just a couple hours at the salon! I haven’t had my hair done (besides a trim) in years. Would love to sit in a salon with a trashy gossip magazine and adult conversation!
Sleep! I have a six-week old and it will be a long time before he sleeps through the night.
For Mothers day I would like to just get an uninterrupted long nap.
For this Mother’s Day I would adore some extra sleep in the morning, a yummy brunch with my kiddo and husband, and then some quiet time to myself to read or watch a movie. I’m pregnant with baby #2 and I know life is soon to be a little crazier, so some chill time would be wonderful.
For Mother’s Day, I’d like a clean house and a lovely meal with my husband and daughter-a meal I don’t have to cook or clean up ☺️
For Mother’s Day I would really like a maid to come deep clean the house. Then I would feel completely caught up and able to relax for the weekend.
To be honest, I want a way to turn off my brain. I want to be able to relax, just for like 5 minutes. I want to just mouth breathe and stare at the tv mindlessly and not have to worry about work, diapers, milk, student loans, organic eggs, or finding clean pants… Since I know that isn’t going to happen, I’ll take Starbucks, a yoga class, and taking my daughter to the park to burn some much needed energy.
For my 7 month old to sleep all night, for my 3 year old to actually eat dinner, and for my husband to acknowledge how hard it is to be a working mom of 2!! but most of all I’d take the eating….I swear I don’t know how she’s growing sometimes!
I totally just want some uninterrupted sleep. Sad that when I get close to getting that I start missing my kid. Also, I might want a Carvel ice cream cake. My daughter promised a chocolate chip cookie pizza which would also be nice.
What I would really like for Mother’s Day is to sleep in without an alarm, breakfast ready when I get up and I relaxing day with no responsibilities or placing to be!
Wha I want for mother day this year is simple: one Ambien and a hotel room. Alone and far out of reach.
For Mother’s Day, all I really want is a break. A real break. Some uninterrupted me time to do whatever I want without anyone needing me for anything.
For Mother’s Day this year I’d like some flowers and quiet time 🙂
I would love to just rest for a weekend and not have to worry about a darn kid related anything.