Max Rants...
I love Max's room and there have been a lot of fun things written and drawn on the chalkboard.
The explorer explores...how sweet.
But then...
"Izzy got me in trouble for nothing. If you forget about me I'll forget about you."
"IT'S NOT FAIR!!"
No it's not, it isn't easy being a little brother. Hang in there Max.
41 comments:
How cute! That is called freedom of expression!! LOL...
That is hilarious! It's so tough being a little kid. :)
Poor guy!
adorable, be sure to save those photos for his rehearsal dinner!
d e n i s e
Awww...I love this! My daughter writes similar notes but on Post-Its and sticks them on my door. I can only imagine the things that would be written on the wall if she had chalkboard paint on it! Lots of complaints about her big brother, I'm sure. :-)
I love that you were able to capture that before it got erased. I love looking back at my kids handwriting and spelling.It is not easy being the little brother to 3 older sisters either.
precious. just remind him that it's izzy's JOB to bug him - her duty as an older sister. I performed that job well, myself, years ago!
donna
I have a twin brother. When my mom didn't know who was at fault for something, she would punish us both. Max is right. It isn't fair!!
Now I'm late for my therapy session. Gotta go.
Who knew a chalkboard wall could save you thousands in therapy over his lifetime! What a good mother you are to provide an outlet. Love it!
i love it! what a perfect place to rant :)
Why does this suddenly look like grafitti? :) Poor, poor Max. . .
Wouldn't have anything to do with the shower curtain rod, would it? I'm sure that's not the case, but I remember my little bro holding things like that over my head for weeks! Ah, Memories....... ;)
Having a place, like that chalkboard wall, to visually vent would probably be good for us all!
Did you think when you designed the room that the chalkboard would be Max's opportunity for self-expression and stress relief? I'm so glad you got some pictures of this, he's going to love looking at these when he's older.
Haha. I think we all need this in our lives!!! Maybe mine would go right outside my 13 year old's door so she could see exactly how Mom feels about her messy room. :)
Who needs therapy when you have a "ranting board"!! hee!
Aw, poor Max! At least he can voice his frustration on his wall! It brings to mind the childhood story my guy told me - after his mom denied him something he had wanted one day as a kid, he wrote in teeny tiny letters "I hate my mom" on the wall behind his bed. His mom still brings it up 35 years later!
What a great room! I LOVE it!
Janell this is so precious but even better than that I think it is wonderful that Max can express his feelings so openly, now that is the best thing ever!! Good job, Mommy!!!You have obviously allowed your children to express themselves. You get the supermom award for the day!!KS
haha too cute!
Rhiannan xxx
Adorable!
I can remember doing this as a child, except what I wrote (I hate Mommy) was recorded in a prominent and unacceptable place -- and that meant that I was destined to have a serious discussion with my daddy. I still remember that discussion to this day. I was not disciplined, per se, but I learned several valuable lessons, not the least of which was not wise to write this comment on my mother's bedroom wall.
That is so cute. Good thing you have a picture of it since it can be wiped away. My older sisters used to get me in trouble for nothing too. Mom still has a few notes I would write signed "Gina, the brat". We still laugh about them when she pulls them out.
I am getting such a kick out of hearing people's memories of things they wrote...I was initially shocked when I saw this all over Max's walls, and still trying to get to the bottom of the story of what happened. Something to do with a playdate with the girls and Max being ignored and pushed aside...
Life. Janell
aww poor Max. Lets hope he feels better soon! Life as a younger sib is hard sometimes! Hugs to little Max!
Sweet Max...never easy being the little one. My daughter says 'It's not fair, he gets to ...." all the time!
We actually read a book last night called, "It's not fair!"
Oh, that is just precious.
This is just adorable....love that he can get up and express himself in whatever he is feeling at that moment! Too cute!
Max! Little Max! You are so adorable!
And your Mama gave you the best room.
Hugs to you both,
Mon
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We love the blame game around these parts too!
Love your blog. Why has it taken me so long to find it? Following, yes. Looking forward to all your back log.
Love the drop cloth window treatment. Slip covered my sofa and ottoman with a couple of those bad boys. Can't beat the price or durability.
I'll see you tomorrow!
Wendy
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Simply Brookes:
Aww, who knew great design could also be used to express your frustration! I guess you could call that a win win situation.
I think perhaps you meant "little brother," not "little bother"! :)
YES Laurie, thanks for pointing out the typo! It's corrected. :)
Janell
awww so cute! love that he's expressing his feelings. AND i love the color scheme in his room ... i am creating my inspiration boy for my little guys room and mustard and navy are my top choices!
I'm laughing and yet dreading the time when my two little ones are going to be able to express themselves that clearly! (c: Just yesterday I was told I'm "the badest mommy" for putting my 4 year-old in his room...*sigh* It's a good thing they are so cute, right?
Goodness, what a healthy way to express one's feelings! I can just see Parenting magazine's new article on chalkboard paint in a child's room to promote emotional health!
fun! it's great to see he's enjoying his new room.
Hahaha!!! Janell, this is priceless. I used to write in my old journals, "Colin is good at everything. Today he told me my barbie was ugly. He's mean. "
Oh yes, true story (:
Oh my gosh Janell!! I'm sure that's not what you had in mind when you put the chalk wall in there;)
Well, I don't know...
but I feel like siding with Max.
So~ Izzy should have to write
"I'm sorry, Max." 100 times on the wall for hurting Max's feelings!
...this is so cute. Glad you shared it. Yes! definitely keep these photos for 'black-mail' purposes!
Oh Max... It is tough. I wouldn't know because I am the oldest, although I would say its harder being the oldest!
Janell I'm sure they'll be best buds by the time the weekend is over!
Now this gives me a reason to add a chalkboard wall somewhere in my house. I can write: I'm tired of picking up toys all day! Do you think someone will notice that?!?!?
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