Here are three funny scenarios that happened today. You never know what to expect from the mouths of babes . . . especially when you are dealing with two year old logic.
1. We have been to the post office several times in the last couple of weeks--sending packages, buying stamps, etc. I always let Hannah carry one of the smaller envelopes or packages to help mommy. The postal workers always love to see Hannah and offer her a piece of candy. We only had one envelope today, but Hannah asked to carry it, so I let her. When we got to the desk, she handed the envelope to the lady and said, "I need my candy!" Apparently Hannah thinks you trade in envelopes and packages at the post office for candy. Mommy had her ask again-- politely. We had a good laugh over Hannah's blunt request (demand).
2. I was cleaning up a spot on the carpet when Hannah screamed with sudden urgency, "Mommy, I have to go pee pee." I said, "Ok, thank you for telling me. Go on, I'm coming." I continued to rub the spot on the carpet, and she said, "Mommy, I have to go pee pee. Put it down." I said, "I'm cleaning the carpet where you spilled. Go take off your pants, and I'll be in there in a minute." Within seconds I was finished, so I threw down the wash cloth and began to follow Hannah to the bathroom. She stopped, turned around, and said, "Good girl Mommy. That's a good girl to put it down." I guess Hannah reasoned that if she's a "good girl" when she obeys Mommy, the reverse is true as well. We are in the process of teaching Hannah that parents don't have to obey their children. I guess she hasn't fully comprehended that idea yet.
3. I was wrapping up a phone conversation with my sister-in-law Kim, when Hannah flew into a full on tirade--attempting to open Christmas presents, flinging herself on the floor, crying, etc. I quickly got off of the phone with Kim in order to deal with the discipline issue at hand. I reminded Hannah that we do not fuss or react in anger, and that her behavior was not acceptable because it didn't honor mommy or glorify God. Then, I said, "What's wrong? You have to calm down." She brushed her sweaty hair out of her tear stained face and said (in a very "matter of fact" tone), "I need a nap." Then she took off running toward her bedroom. And so, she sleeps!!!
7 comments:
Funny, funny girl. Congrats on getting half your braces off!
Again I commend you on the wonderful job you are doing in teaching Hannah respect and obedience. One day Hannah will be thank you for teaching her these things.
Isn't it amazing the funny things that our kids do. Hannah is such a sweetheart. Thanks for always sharing your life with us.
Those are great Hannah stories and very well told. Their sweet honestly makes me laugh mostly at moments when I shouldn't be (during discipling!).
Nice. We like the one: "Good girl, Mommy.Thats a good girl to put it down." That is a hoot.
The Bridges
Wow, girl, it seems as if you have your hands full. At least we can laugh about how our children act, knowing that they are sinners just like us! Thank goodness for naps.
Hannah is too funny. Just this morning, my friend's two-year-old was telling me what to do. She said, "Casey, you can't have gum unless you take a nap!" Too cute. Her mom then explained to her that adults don't obey children. However, I would gadly take a nap if I could, gum or no gum!
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