Misunderstandings

If there is one thing that really bothers me about this "syndrome".....miscommunication. Not only my sons not understanding me, but my not understanding my sons! Like when I walk into the bathroom while one of them is trying to "clean the bathroom" ....meaning that all of the mirrors are covered in bar soap (well...you do use soap to clean). He doesn't think to tell me, "I was trying to clean it for you". And when I realize that he was not recreating a science experiment, but trying to help with my stress level.....well, I feel rather small. That ever happen to you?