“No, No, No from the Morning” explained in 4 pictures
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A big “no” phase fuss on a busy morning before preschool, a parent’s confusion, and a small moment that shows a child’s growth
💬 It Always Happens on Mornings When There’s No Time
That morning was a day when I wanted to leave the house just a little earlier than usual. But my child sat on the floor in pajamas, and the moment they saw the clothes, they said one word. “No.” The day had only just begun, but in my heart, I was already letting out a small sigh.
🤔 Have you ever had your child’s refusals start at full force precisely on a busy day?
💬 Everything Is No, But I Want to Do It Myself
When I asked, “Then how about this shirt?” the answer was, “No.” When I asked, “What about these socks?” the answer was still, “No.” But when I tried to help, my child got angry and said, “By myself!” Did they hate it, want to do it, or want help? I had no idea at all, and only the hands of the clock kept moving forward.
💬 The Chosen Item Was, of All Things, Rain Boots
After a while, what my child chose on their own was rain boots for a sunny day. And on top of that, the socks were different on each foot. The jacket was, for some reason, a favorite thin one. For a moment, I almost opened my mouth to correct it. But when I saw that proud little face, some of the tension left me, and I found myself saying, “Let’s go with that today.”
🤔 Have you ever been troubled at first by your child’s strong preference, but ended up laughing in the end?
💬 The Growth Hidden Inside the No’s
By the time we left the house, we were much later than planned. Even so, my child kept looking down again and again at the rain boots they had chosen themselves as we walked. That morning, I was simply at a loss, but looking back later, maybe it was my child’s way of saying, “I want to decide for myself.” Mornings during the “no” phase are hard. But I realized that even within that difficulty, there are days when small signs of growth are mixed in.