The "Boogers and Boobies" Theory

There are some things in life that are just under the category of "all kids do it."  You cringe when your kid starts it but you know that it's a reality that every kid does it at least once.  I call this the "boogers and boobies" theory.  Allow me to explain....

As much as insecure parents will try to tell you otherwise, every kid throws a temper tantrum at least one time.  For parents that are concerned about what others think, they will deny, deny, deny.  "No way.  I talk to my little Susie.  She's NEVER thrown a tantrum."  Liar.  She has.  She probably throws them frequently if you feel the need to hide it.  Tantrums fall under the "boogers and boobies" theory.

Every kid picks their nose.  Some are more into it than others.  Some are wipers and some are eaters.  Rest assured that as grossed out as you are about your kid's affinity for nose mining, every kid does it.  Nose picking falls under the "boogers and boobies" theory.

Every kid grabs another mom's boob at least once.  Usually this is a toddler thing but people get far more embarrassed over it than they should.  If it's your 12 year old doing it, you can get a red face.  If your 2 year old pulls down Auntie Julie's shirt, get over it.  Booby grabbing falls under the "Boogers and boobies" theory.

Every kid runs naked through the house.  Yup, every kid does it at least a few times.  Some kids do it longer than others.  Let's be frank, though...adults like to do this too sometimes.  The worst is when you  have guests and your four year old decides to streak through the house like a deranged trench coat wearing freak.  Nevertheless, it's normal.  Running naked through the house falls under the "Boogers and Boobies" theory.

Every kid tells his parents they're "unfair."  Some teenagers are prone to saying it at least fourteen or fifteen times daily.  It's often accompanied by a stomp, eye roll or loud sigh.  It's completely normal (and, in fact, it often means you're doing your job well) and falls under the "Boogers and Boobies" theory.

The point of this post is to remind you that your kids are human.  They may be doing things that seem embarrassing or frustrating to you but they are doing things that are completely normal.  Take a deep breath, straighten up and walk proud.  Some things are just about "boogers and boobies."