Updated: Dec. 16, 2020
Originally Published: Oct. 28, 2012
Public peeing. Questionable choices. Incomprehensible chatter. Am I describing a preschooler or a reality star? Trick question. These traits apply to both. Maybe I should nickname my little one “Mini K” to fit in with a world that includes the likes of Kris, Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kylie, and Kendall. After all, being in Pre-K could easily mean she’s on her way to becoming a reality star.
So, without further ado, here are 7 ways my daughter resembles a cast member from a reality show.
1. Look at Me!
She demands our attention, no matter how trivial her actions might be. “Look at me!” (She’s going down the slide for the hundredth time.) “Watch me, Mommy!” (She spins around until she tumbles down.) “See what I did!” (She just went to the bathroom.) Each time she leaps from the coffee table to land on a couch cushion, I have to feign amazement. Most of her antics are pretty standard, but occasionally I find myself holding my breath, wondering if she’ll really climb onto the windowsill before vaulting over her toy castle as if she’s a Parkour master. More often than not, I’m left impressed by her agility. (She gets that from her dad.)
2. Self-Absorption.
No one captivates her attention quite like she does. Refer back to #1. She’s never met a mirror she didn’t like. That meal I worked hard on? No, thanks. Instead, she offers it to our cat while she waits for “something better.”
3. TMI (Too Much Information).
With everything from “I have gas” to lengthy, meandering stories, my preschooler is a master of oversharing. Often, she can be seen hopping from foot to foot, hands in her shorts, exclaiming, “Pee-pee, pee-pee!” (She gets that from me!)
4. Sensationalism.
If there’s any drama, a preschooler will exaggerate it for all it’s worth. If she gets a small scrape, brace yourself for a mountain of Band-Aids. Accidentally hurt her? Prepare to hear about it until the end of time—unless a social worker intervenes!
5. Mercurial Commitments.
Today it’s Dora. Tomorrow, Paw Patrol. Wait, make that Dora again. You never know what will capture her interest for more than five minutes.
6. Mugging for the Camera Yet Craving Privacy.
Her desire for attention is ever-present but always on her terms. One minute she wants the spotlight, and the next she’s hiding away.
7. Public Urination.
Oh yes, she can do that in her sleep—and has done. Perhaps she’s taking notes from the reality stars she admires.
In the end, it’s uncanny how similar they are—whether it’s a preschooler seeking attention or a reality star. One thing’s for sure: I’ll never be able to keep up with either.
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Summary:
This article humorously compares the antics of a preschooler to the lifestyle of reality stars, highlighting their similar traits, such as attention-seeking behavior and dramatic flair. It emphasizes the amusing parallels between the two worlds, showcasing how both can be equally captivating and exhausting to keep up with.