No its not a post about an incredibly long journey in the car, where one of the kids is asking the obvious. This was a table-turner, a game-changer if you will, where in one brief moment one of the kids knew what it was like to be the adult, and the response was so adult-like that I couldn't stop laughing.
A couple of months ago, L, (4) and R (7) were busy coloring at the kitchen table and were going back and forth with chit-chat. Now R has a very annoying habit of asking the same question over and over and over again. Basically, I think, the idea is to wear you down until she gets the answer she's looking for. The conversation went something like this...
R - Can I have the red crayon?
L - No, I'm using it
very serene and calm at this point...20 seconds later
R - Can I have the red crayon?
L - No, I'm using it
no fireworks yet, both heads are still down coloring....20 seconds later
R - Can I have the red crayon?
L - Nooo, I'm using it
mildly irritated, camels back bending but not breaking....20 seconds later
You basically get the picture, until the final straw breaks said camels back and camel is now extremely pissed off after what is probably the 7th or 8th time, but feels like the 100th...
R - Can I have the red crayon?
L - For God's sake R, I told you no already
S is helpless on the floor. The apple really does not fall far from the tree.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Introductions
There's me, S, the dad
There's T, the mum
and now the main cast
C, 10 years old, boy - has all the best attributes of his mum and none of the worst of his dad. Well -rounded, does well at school, loves sports, and more importantly still loves mum and dad, which is awesome. He's going to be an awesome human being. I feel like I'm gypping him somewhat by starting this so late for him, but feel there will be plenty of material going forward and hopefully I remember some crackers from the past.
R, 7 years old, girl - highly independent and stubborn like a mule (just like her dad), but she's daddy's little girl (for now). Totally a girlie-girl, which surprises both S & T, but she also likes sports and isn't afraid to get stuck in. T is not a girlie-girl, hates shopping etc. but R loves it and is going to be a handful. Is there such a thing as a Tom-boy, girlie-girl? There is now. R gets on well with her brothers, although, shockingly, they do gang up on her every now and then. What does she want to be when she grows up? Right now a teacher but I can also see Third World Dictator as a distinct possibility.
L, 4 years old, boy - What can I say about L? Makes me laugh every time I look at him. He is my bruiser, always wants to play-fight. Sorry correct that "play-(s)ight" - still has a problem saying f's, which we'll see later on. He is Mr. Outgoing - will not think twice about going up to a stranger and saying hi, yes S & T have had the talking to strangers-talk with him. Basically he is not shy. He is the joker of the group, but will also be a well-rounded individual.
That's the intro's done, lets get started....
There's T, the mum
and now the main cast
C, 10 years old, boy - has all the best attributes of his mum and none of the worst of his dad. Well -rounded, does well at school, loves sports, and more importantly still loves mum and dad, which is awesome. He's going to be an awesome human being. I feel like I'm gypping him somewhat by starting this so late for him, but feel there will be plenty of material going forward and hopefully I remember some crackers from the past.
R, 7 years old, girl - highly independent and stubborn like a mule (just like her dad), but she's daddy's little girl (for now). Totally a girlie-girl, which surprises both S & T, but she also likes sports and isn't afraid to get stuck in. T is not a girlie-girl, hates shopping etc. but R loves it and is going to be a handful. Is there such a thing as a Tom-boy, girlie-girl? There is now. R gets on well with her brothers, although, shockingly, they do gang up on her every now and then. What does she want to be when she grows up? Right now a teacher but I can also see Third World Dictator as a distinct possibility.
L, 4 years old, boy - What can I say about L? Makes me laugh every time I look at him. He is my bruiser, always wants to play-fight. Sorry correct that "play-(s)ight" - still has a problem saying f's, which we'll see later on. He is Mr. Outgoing - will not think twice about going up to a stranger and saying hi, yes S & T have had the talking to strangers-talk with him. Basically he is not shy. He is the joker of the group, but will also be a well-rounded individual.
That's the intro's done, lets get started....
Why?
First of all, I'm not into spouting off general observations in the hope somebody finds them amusing or interesting. I don't have a Facebook page, twitter account etc. but was introduced to a blog of a work buddy of mine and thought what a great way to memorialize great soundbites from the kids. Every parent experiences these obviously but how many record these gems for future reference. So this (hopefully I keep it up) will be my gift to 3 great kids, who will one day look back and see what torture, hysterics, pain, embarrassment and wonder (and any other adjective you can think of) they put us through.
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