For lunch, I bribed her: one kernel of all-natural white cheddar popcorn for one bite of “real” food. After she finished all the “real” food, she wanted to finish the bag of popcorn. Mommy said no. Then the entertainment began.“Mom, let me read you the popcorn bag. It says, ‘You can eat with real food or by itself.’ See, Mom. I can eat it,” the princess said.
“Sorry. No more. Maybe later,” Mom said.
“Mom, the bag says, ‘Eat right now.’ Right now!” said the princess, in a matter-of-fact voice as she moved her pointer finger across the crinkly gourmet popcorn packaging.
How do I argue with imaginary instructions? I sat stumped for a second. Then decided I may as well play along.
“Honey, read the fine print,” I said. “It clearly reads, ‘Only when Mom says it’s ok.’”
She asked if I said it was ok. I reaffirmed my position. Discussion over. Ha! I got her!
I have a feeling her skills will only improve with time. I’m worried.
5 comments:
I'm so glad you put these fun moments on the blog for you to keep record of to show her later in life! She is the most adorable girl ever! (Just in case you were wondering our opinion.) :)
This cracks me up, you have your hands full Jess!
OK, we really need to get them togther. Elise tells me that the lion says she doesn't need to take a nap and the tiger said it's OK for her to leave her room during quiet time.
Ha ha! she is a step ahead, Mom!!
Cute story, Jes. Thanks for the details. I can "hear" it coming down as I read your words. However, if she's eaten all the "real" food, why not turn her loose on the popcorn? Easy for the Aunt to say, eh?!? :) My love to you all!
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