I’ve decided that there’s an excellent reason why children are so cute, so aesthetically appealing to adults: it allows them to survive their childhood.
We’ve entered toddler Bizzarro world in earnest:
Me: Why don’t we go outside and play in the snow, buddy?
LG: Okay, we can wear special pants.
Me: That’s right, your new special snow pants. Let’s put them on.
LG: NOOOOO! I DON’T WANT THEM, I DON’T WANT THEM!!!!
Me: Okay, well, if you don’t put on your pants you can’t go outside and play in the snow. Besides, when we get back in we can have hot cocoa with marshmallows.
LG: IDON’TWANTHOTCOCOAIDONTPUTTHEMONIDONTGOOUTSIDE!
Me: Fine.
5 minutes later:
LG: If we go outside, I can put my snowpants on.
Me: Okay, pal – that’s great. Put your foot in.
LG: NOOOO! IDONTWANTTOWEARITNONONONO!
Me: (Heavy Sigh, Reaching for Bottle of Tequila) Okay, buddy, fine.
10 minutes later:
LG: Can we go outside?
Like I said, that cuteness is no accident. It’s a biological imperative.
CP
I haven’t checked your blog in awhile and since I just saw you and your handsome boys the other day, you were right there in the retrievable portion of my brain and memory AND then I was cleaning out my email and whammo! instead of doing things around the house, I’m catching up on your blog! I bet you didn’t even remember that you sent me the address, did you? I should just bookmark it and then it will be easier to check (and remember to check!). I just love reading your style of writing and looking at pictures of your wonderfully creative crafts. Very inspiring. I just don’t seem to have enough hours in a day. How did you get more hours added to your days?? I seem to run out everyday (I’m not sure if I run out of hours or steam!). Just wanted you to know that I find you very inspiring…in many ways. Keep writing, being funny, knitting and being such a great Mom….yes, you are….and I will check in every now and again…maybe even at work! LT
I see the Sisson in him is really starting to shine. Don’t worry it gets worse. Wait until hes 8 or 9. That’s when you can look at BG and say ‘It’s all your fault.”
Keep writing girl and try to find some cuteness repelent. That kids got your number so bad and he knows it. Next time just let him run outside with no pants.
I know for a fact after a mintue he very happy to have those pants on.
Disclaimer:
I no way does Scott Sisson endorse or condone toddlers running in sub zero tempetures with no pants on. Thats just mean. Funny but mean.