Sep
15
2010
as a parent, you just live for these moments of vindication
Filed under: parenthood
Me: Okay, it’s time for a nap now. You’re tired.
Fecklet: No! I’m not tired!
Me: Well, just lie down for a minute and have a rest.
Fecklet: No! I don’t want to lie down! I’m not tired.
Me: But it’s nap time and you’ve had a busy morning.
Fecklet: No.
Me: Fine. We’ll go into town and get some Post-It notes and maybe when we get back you’ll have a nap.
Fecklet: I don’t need a nap!
Me: Okay, put on your jumper please.
Fecklet: No! I’m not cold!
Me: It’s getting chilly out there.
Fecklet: No. I’m warm enough.
Me: All right, suit yourself.
Twenty minutes later in town, Post-Its still unbought:
Fecklet: Mummy, I’m cold and I’m tired.
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Bless.
Yeah, you can say bless, yours are past this age and I bet you have Post-its, too!
Story of my life!!
He did sleep for an hour when we got home, though.
When can I get “I TOLD YOU SO” tattooed on my forehead?
Julie my heart goes out to you; I have these conversations on a daily basis multiplied by three! In fact I had a similar one today “Mummy, you were right, I did need my coat at lunchtime” *smug mode*
But sometimes it does actually work the other way, my middle son always complements me before leaving for work on Saturdays. And being told by a young man of four that “Mummy you look beautiful this morning” gives me a positive glow all day…aided by the fact that I’ve not got any of them in tow!
What is it they always say? A jumper is something you have to wear when your mother feels cold? Mine never listen to a word I say, so I return the favour. They could be telling me I’m right – wouldn’t know.
Aw the little hero in training is learning that mummy’s always right 😉
I do find it reassuring that this happens to everyone, Lisa and Jane.
And Lisa, you’ve reminded me to always pay attention to the compliments, too. Thanks.
Lacey, the sooner he learns I’m always right, the better for all of us! It’s a lesson his father learned years ago!
Mine now argue with each other, and I get to be the ref. And yes, I do have Post-it notes, and pens, and index cards, and one day I might even use them
Julie, this is way too funny. And something that happens with my girls quite often.
And when I wrote my blog today I thought of you. For someone who usually resists shifting and chopping and such, I’ve sure been doing a lot of it lately. LOL
How long before that dialogue appears in a book?