As I mentioned before, I am the mother of an extremely bright toddler. In the past year and a half of her being able to formulate sentences, I have learned that when verbally sparring with her, YOU CAN’T WIN!!! I mentioned to my sisters that I have many times where I have “I don’t know what to do here” moments. When I see someone else falling into her “trap”, I try my best to warn them against it, but they continue on at their own peril.
Case in point, my husband… On a Sunday drive out of the city, this is the conversation that takes place:
Munchkin: Daddy, can we drive back home? I forgot my umbrella. I need it to cover your car so the birds don’t make stinky on it.
Me: *shaking my head mouthing the words, don’t do it*
Hubster: We don’t need to go back home, your umbrella is on the floor by your car seat, and I can’t help the birds making stinky on the car.
Munchkin: Yes, you can help it Daddy. You have to WASH your car. If you wash your car, the birds stinky won’t be on on it.
Hubster: *shakes his head laughing*
Me: I told you don’t do it.
This is just a tiny glimpse into my life with my munchkin. Her arguments are so simple, yet they make perfect sense, and it’s something totally unexpected. I love that about her. I love seeing how her mind works and knowing that she is growing into an unbelievably smart little person.
Princess Interrupted 