As I navigate the chaos of my 13-year-old son’s room, I often find myself overwhelmed. I’ve spent much of his life avoiding this space, and now that I must face it, the questions come rushing in. Here’s a peek into my thought process as I tackle the mess.
- What is that overwhelming odor invading my senses?
- Is it possible he’s immune to this smell?
- Did he accidentally establish a Funyuns production line in his bedroom?
- Could he have a medical issue if he can’t detect this stench?
- Do we happen to possess any nose clips, onion goggles, or maybe a hazmat suit?
- Why does he need two cans of Axe body spray?
- Does he believe he can mask his odor instead of actually showering?
- Is there an Axe scent called “Funyun” now?
- What’s that mystery substance on his sheets?
- Why did I choose navy blue sheets for a teenage boy?
- Is that white stain on the sheets?
- Could it be acne treatment?
- Or yogurt?
- Should I dare to sniff it?
- Have I completely lost my sanity?
- Am I relieved it’s just yogurt?
- How long has that green fuzzy yogurt container been lurking here?
- Should I venture to clean under his bed?
- What if there’s an inappropriate magazine hiding there?
- Doesn’t he just search for that stuff online?
- Did I remember to check the parental control app on his phone?
- How many times have I told him to stop leaving wet towels on the floor?
- Why are there 12 half-empty plastic cups scattered around this room?
- Didn’t he used to have a pet gecko in here?
- Did I just step on something squishy?
- Where on earth is that gecko?
- Wait, what’s that white powder?
- Is it cocaine?
- Or could it be jock-itch powder?
- Did his dad actually buy him jock-itch powder?
- When did my little boy grow up and develop itchy testicles?
- Oh, is that his childhood blanket?
- Does he still secretly cuddle with it at night?
- Should I take a whiff of the blanket?
- Will my ovaries explode from that?
- Will I remember to avoid sniffing anything in this room ever again?
- Why is the new shirt I bought him hanging from the ceiling fan?
- And when did this nearly empty Gatorade bottle become a science experiment?
- Am I really going to miss this mess and chaos when he eventually leaves?
Yeah, I think I will.
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In summary, cleaning my son’s room is not just about tidying up; it’s a journey through a world of questions, surprises, and reflections on how quickly he’s growing up.