When did you first realize you are an embarrassment?

odusgolp

So, my son is five. We were in a doctor's waiting room yesterday, it was very busy. He picked his nose oh so slyly. I said "Don't pick your nose. Go get a kleenex."

I got an eye bulging glare and a "MOM!" as he hinted with his eyes at two other kids in the waiting room.

I'd... embarrassed him.

And now I realize that he rips his hand away from mine the second we're out of a parking lot or street to where he's not "required" to hold my hand anymore.

It's very sad :sad: My baby is growing up

tquig

Don't worry- its a phase. He will go back and forth. Heck my 14yr old daughter will still, on a rare occasion, want to sit next to me on the coach! I take that as a huge parental victory!!! :laugh:

luv_lea

When I had to start giving him the good bye mom kisses BEFORE the bus got there. Otherwise he'd push me away and run off giving me the 'don't do that' look.

odusgolp

When I had to start giving him the good bye mom kisses BEFORE the bus got there. Otherwise he'd push me away and run off giving me the 'don't do that' look.

It makes me sad!!!

vim_n_vigor

Mine haven't disowned me, yet. I know it is coming soon though!

BAMFMeredith

My 5 year old refuses to let me help him do just about anything. He says "MOM I can do it myself, I'm 5." Like as if being 5 suddenly means he is an adult. On one hand, I'm sad because he's getting older, but on the other, it's kinda awesome how self sufficient he is!

I had a major proud moment one day when I took him to school though. I always give him hugs and kisses and one of the other little boys said "Ha-ha your mommy kissed you on the lips!!" and my sweet little man said "Yeah, because she loves me!"

In between being rotten and being hyper, he sure can be sweet

ScientistStudy

I'm 22 and I still let my mam give me a kiss on the cheek before we part ways. I know she'd be gutted if I didn't let her so I do it for her haha. It is embarrassing in public though -.-

My 6 year old nephew doesn't find me embarrassing yet luckily, probably because I'm the fun aunty that acts just as much as a kid as him. Which isn't always a good thing because if he misbehaves and I'm trying to tell him off he does this dance, with chatty hands and imitates me with a silly voice -.- God help my future children.

TDGee

Last night, at a school awards ceremony, when my son's name was called and he made his way to the front of the auditorium, I cried out, "That's my baby!" He blushed a bit...
I love to embarrass my kids
I consider it payback for all of the horrible things I've had to do as a parent, like change vomit covered sheets twice in the middle of the night, or scoop turds out of the bathtub all those times. Payback can be a biotch, and that biotch's name is often Dad.

LovelyLifter

When i took my son for a play date and i went to kiss him good bye and he wiped it off and glared at me and with clinched teeth said " Mom what is wrong with you ....People are watching GOD! " and stomped off

odusgolp

Last night, at a school awards ceremony, when my son's name was called and he made his way to the front of the auditorium, I cried out, "That's my baby!" He blushed a bit...
I love to embarrass my kids
I consider it payback for all of the horrible things I've had to do as a parent, like change vomit covered sheets twice in the middle of the night, or scoop turds out of the bathtub all those times. Payback can be a biotch, and that biotch's name is often Dad.

I love you *LOL*

downsizinghoss

LOL My daughter has only acted as if I embarrassed her once, and that was because I started showing my dance moves in front of a group of her friends. I got mad skillz.

odusgolp

LOL My daughter has only acted as if I embarrassed her once, and that was because I started showing my dance moves in front of a group of her friends. I got mad skillz.

*LMFAO* Video.

beach_please

Mine haven't started this yet. Even my 7-year old lets me kiss him goodbye and say "I love you" when I drop him off at school. (I think he's afraid of hurting my feelings )

Sp1nGoddess

Apparently it's not cool to have your mom call you sweet-pea in the locker room....

SofaKingRad

I haven't embarrassed my kids yet! YET. I'm sure I will in a few years. I can't wait to embarrass my son when he's older since he's quite the little *kitten* today

rml_16

Mine is about to graduate high school and I somehow have managed to avoid this phenomenon. I have no idea how.

CoryIda

My son told me this a couple of months ago:

"I used to be embarrassed to go places with you because you were so fat. Now I am embarrassed to go places with you because people think my mom is hot."

^^^Even though I don't really see it, that's a pretty awesome way to embarrass your child.

odusgolp

My son told me this a couple of months ago:

"I used to be embarrassed to go places with you because you were so fat. Now I am embarrassed to go places with you because people think my mom is hot."

^^^Even though I don't really see it, that's a pretty awesome way to embarrass your child.

Now THAT is awesome

BAMFMeredith

My son told me this a couple of months ago:

"I used to be embarrassed to go places with you because you were so fat. Now I am embarrassed to go places with you because people think my mom is hot."

^^^Even though I don't really see it, that's a pretty awesome way to embarrass your child.

I LOVE it. I hope to embarrass my son that way when he's older too!!

shanolap

This will come full circle. I don't exactly remember when I first embarrased my son but I'm sure it was around age 6 or 7. Now, he's 25 and will say loudly across my office, in front of coworkers and customers "Ok Mom, bye. I love you!" It's not embarrasment that I feel, it's pride.

Kityngirl

I don't have kiddos, but my husband will not so stealthily try to pretend he's not with me when I start dancing along to the music playing in a store/grocery/someones ringtone.....

cantjustcant

Embarrassing my kids is the only joy I have in life! Well not the ONLY joy but damn it makes me happy!

krissyliz78

My son is 10. If he wont kiss me when I drop him off at school I roll down the window and blow him kisses. His face turns all red. I think it is cute!!!

digitalbill

Every once in a while I do that with my 10 year old.
As I drive away from dropping him off, I will scream:
"I LOVE YOU CLAY!!!!!"
As he quickly walks away, I will continue to scream it like I am insane.
The teachers get a kick out of it.

k8blujay2

Heehee! I can't wait to embarass mine...

LilRedRooster

I can't wait until the day my toddler is old enough to embarrass. All these early years of slaving away for her whims is building for big payback later on.