You know that Tom and Jerry (or insert favorite dueling cartoon characters here) where Tom nails a million boards over the door so Jerry can't get out only to turn around and see Jerry standing behind him. Well...that was Zach and I tonight. I was almost at the point where I was going to nail him into his room tonight but I knew he'd just be standing behind me.
How is it that 3 year olds know how to be so creative to get what they want. I wonder if this skill improves with age.
Putting Zach to bed:
Take 1 - Bath, teethbrushing, 2 stories, 2 songs, prayers & goodnight hugs and kisses (I know our bedtime routine is long but I enjoy it too)
Zach: Mommy I have to go pee pee.
Me: Ok go quick and come back (don't forget to wash your hands)
Take 2 - Back from the potty, I'm about to leave
Zach - Mom, I forgot to flush (likely story)
Me - That's OK, I'll do it.
Zach - No mommy, I have to clean up after myself (oh you little punk, using my words against me)
Me - Fine hurry.
Take 3
Me - Good night Zach
Zach - Mommy I need wa wa (his only baby word, I correct him but it is cute)
Me - Ok Zach here is your water. Good night.
Take 4
Zach comes out to the livingroom.
Zach - Mommy I need to go big poopy
Me - Ok
Zach - After sitting on potty...I don't have to go anymore. (Big freakin' shock!)
Me - Ok go back to bed (another tuck in and other kiss)
Take 5
Zach comes out to the livingroom again.
Zach - Mommy I need chapped lips (chap stick)
Me - (mild frustration in voice)Fine, Zach but this is it.
Tuck in and kiss
Take 6
Zach comes out again
Zach - Mommy I got a boo boo can you please kiss it and make it all better.
Me - How did you get a boo boo laying in bed?
Zach - ummm....I don't know.
Back to bed Zach
Take 7
Zach comes out again
Zach -Mommy, with a huge adorable grin, Mommy I want to sleep in your bed.
Me - Melting and putting on my best mommy face to combat the cutest little boy ever, No Zach you need to go back to your bed.
Zach - Mommy stay 2 minutes.
Me - Ok Zach, 2 minutes.
Zach - Mommy you are pretty (oh he is good, isn't he)
Mommy you are my best friend (and manipulative, but still so darn cute)
Mommy you are a cucumber (umm...ok????)
Mommy someone sneezed on me.
Me -Zach, stop talking. Good night.
It has been a 1/2 an hour now and I think we might finally have a sleeping child. Phewww!!!
Belle-isms
11 months ago
5 comments:
HAHAHHAH you're a cucumber?? I'd love to read his mind when he thought that up :P
Awe, that's so sweet. Hilarious and clever and sooo sweet!
What an adorable little trouble maker!
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA. so funny. I love that he got a booboo in bed. howd you get that? i dont know.
This post just came through on my RSS reader again. I don't know why I'm getting it a year + later, but it was one of my favorite posts, so it was fun to read again. :)
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