On my third trip into town today (on my son’s behalf) this was our conversation:
Ming: You must feel really honoured to know me.
Me: WHAT did you say? [I was negotiating a difficult bit of road work, having forgotten my moonglasses]
Ming: Well you’ve known me since you had me, so you’ve seen me from the beginning.
Me: Your delusions of grandeur are really starting to irritate me, Ming.
Ming: No, Mum, all I mean is that you’ve known me from beginning to end.
Me: When is the end though?
Anyway, the conversation got a bit philosophical/hysterical after that. Nevertheless, I dropped the brat off for a concert and on my third trip home I thought of how Anthony waved to us today after our visit.
Me: Why are you giving me a wave like the Queen does?
Anthony: Because, my darling, I am royal.
Is arrogance genetic?
jmgoyder 
Sounds horribly likely!
and charming — no self-esteem problems in your family (lol)
I’m the only humble one left – even the birds have more self-esteem 0 haha!
Daily life in your family is NEVER boring….LOL.
Your family have a marvelous sense of humour. (Even when life takes a downward turn, the men in your life still have a sense of humour).
That is because they love themselves – so odd!
hehehe…Seeing as how they are “Royalty”, you MUST be the Queen….just sayin…..
I had to add a bit of humour to the day – I have Spring asthma which panics me a bit – how are you my beautiful friend?
Is arrogance genetic? well that’s a good question… did he get it from his Mother or Father, I’m just wondering.. lol…
The good news is you’ll never have to boost their self-esteem:) They have it in spades. And yes, I really do believe it’s genetic.
Sounds perfect! xo
Many xos to you, my beautiful friend and I am thinking of you constantly, Robyn.
Sounds like they both have a sense of humour.
Yes I do think arrogance is genetic. My dad used to look in the mirror and say to his own image, if it wasn’t so cold on my lips, I would kiss you because you are so beautiful! As a teen I would sign notes to my mom in the following type of fashion: With love, your beautiful, beyond intellegent, wise, resourceful, all-knowing, beyond approach, wise, etc…daughter, Diana
I love this! Your mother must have wondered what on earth she was dealing with having your dad and you to contend with – ha!
Nature or nurture? i have an idea…next time you venture out, pick up a crown from a costume shop and wear it.Ming will have a good laugh or be too embarrassed to be seen in public MO-THER! and Ants-you probably know better than I And the birds! Oh they will be scattering around the yard, gossiping like crazy!!..
Oh your crown idea is perfect!
you are truly blessed by these two that love you so much………..
Father, like son .. or the other way around *smile
Hahaha – loved this – it reminded me of some of the conversations I have with my youngest son. 😀
How old is he?
He’s twenty three – and still like this 🙂
Oh, how lovely! Sort of! haha
He’s such a wonderful child! But he does have that ‘tease’ in him 🙂
Yes and argh!
Lucky you to have such royalty deign to be in your presence!
My dad used to say that its hard to be humble when you are perfect in every way. 🙂
Ha!
Is arrogance genetic? Maybe it is………………..lol But you love them both………….
I did tell you I wanted to adopt this kid of yours, right?!
Well you can have him today because today he is being ghastly!
Oh, my gosh, the entertainment of having children lasts a lifetime, I am sure!! Very funny 🙂
Ming’s arrogance astounds me sometimes, but it is also amusing! Is Daniel arrogant too in that young way?
Hmmmm. His dad was very arrogant so it wouldn’t surprise me ….
Yes, he can be arrogant, absolutely. ABSOLUTELY.
I think it comes with that particular age in males – dunno!
First 10 years I was married, our house looked like we were at a Jewish funeral all the time. I put black cloth over all the mirrors because I was so sick of hear “good morning beautiful” every time my husband passed one. Good Night Mother!
That is definitely a ROFL!
think so? how ’bout the next 10 ’cause both my boys were the same? seeing myself in a mirror after 20 years without one scared the shit outta me!
Will you stop making me laugh – it is not helping the asthma!
go have a cigar then!
I can’t – I have asthma silly billy!
ROFL…you got me there!
I do believe it is Jules. Kids!
I want to know what Ming wanted to know about himself that he knows only his mum would know.
Interesting child you & Anthoney have. i like him.
you are totally the Queen, Jule! That was just brilliant and beautiful. Thanks for sharing, sharing, sharing. You’re all awesome!