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I’ve Decided to Re-Name My Son “Don’t”

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So it occurred to me this morning that actually say “Don’t” to Ryder more often than I actually say his name.

Don’t jump.
Don’t touch that.
Don’t hit your brother.
Don’t eat that.
Don’t crawl behind there.
Don’t pull on that.
Don’t kick the back of my seat.
Don’t you dare give me that look.
Don’t say that.
Don’t scream like that.
Don’t stand there.
Don’t make a mess.
Don’t make that face.

Don’t DO that. (10x per hour, at least.)

Hence, I’ve decided to cease calling him Ryder, because he obviously responds more effectively to Don’t.

(Or maybe he doesn’t. But do I care at this moment? DON’ T think so!)

Friends, let’s all bow our heads and pray that I don’t decide to sell him for two Bon Jovi concert tickets.

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  1. Kimberly

    I’m convinced my daughter will soon start introducing herself as “LeahStop” since nearly every sentence out of my mouth begins with “Leah, stop…” Sigh.

    • Lena

      OMG I literally LOL’ed when I read this. We’ll start a new baby naming trend… Don’t and Stop.

  5. Allie

    Lena DON’T(sorry couldn’t resist) worry this to shall pass!!!! And before you know it your boys will be bigger and stronger than you and you will be thinking about when life was simple and their world was contained by just a Don’t and a No……. Of course there were days when I could of lost it too!!! Enjoy your sticky fingers and hugs while it lasts!!!!
    Allie

    • Lena

      Thanks Allie! I know I know I know someday I will long for these days… but I’m not there *yet*, LOL!

  7. Kendra

    LMAO I must have had triplets then, Don’t, Stop and No. Sometimes Now comes over and Quiet visits regularly too.

    • Lena

      Hahaha love the new name – Mayano – sounds very volcanic. Though, I’m sure some days living with a toddler feels that way!

  10. Caryn S.

    Love this blog post as it is so true of my kids too! Somedays I feel like a broken record repeating myself all the time!