From time to time, we are amazed by the budding intelligence and wit of our kids. Everyone else is, of course, convinced that their kids are perfect as well, so let me elaborate before you dismiss this for yet another parent's superlative rant about how great their kid is.
Alena gets a story before bedtime. Last night, we were all snuggled up to read the Little Golden Book called "Another Monster at the End of This Book! (Starring Grover and Elmo)". Because it was late, and because she's two, and because the world is never fair, but mostly because her brother wanted to climb in bed with us since it looked like we were having so much fun, Lena threw a fit. She pushed Oliver off the bed, (which he took as par for the course,) and proceeded to inform me that, "I doh want it anymore. I doh like monster book."
So storytime was over, we packed up, she got tucked in, and it was time for bed. A few minutes later, after the wailing subsided, I went back and explained to her that because she said she didn't like and didn't want the story anymore, she wasn't going to get the story anymore. It sounded like the logic stuck because she said ok, apologized to Oliver, and cuddled back into her blankets.
A couple minutes after that, she started calling for Daddy, and so I went into her room to see what was up. She proceeded to inform me that she didn't like her bed, and didn't want to go to sleep anymore, so could she come out now?
Oops.
Like I said earlier though, the world is never fair (or logical, for that matter) when you're two.
this is so funny Hannah! It is true... you have a smart kid! :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's hilarious and scary-smart. We just got that book a couple weeks ago. Ben ruins the surprise every time. "It's a nice monster, Mommy. You don't have to be scared."
ReplyDelete(From Dad) The logic is flawless! We're pulling for her and you...and you and her. Good Luck with the balance!
ReplyDelete(From Mom) That is too, too funny. That's your just desserts for being mean to your Sunday School teachers growing up!