January 22, 2006
Kid wisdom
When you are a single parent even the most mundane tasks can be challenging. Like, getting into the shower. This morning, I was so desperate that I took a shower while the boys were playing next door in their room. There was neither blood nor vomit on the floor when I emerged, so that went well. I could even slather myself with body lotion -- with the help of four little hands, all the while wondering whether I was just laying the groundworks for years of therapy for both of them...
They also helped me blowdry my hair. Three brushes can make a lot of damage. As it turned out, they were very happy with the result. Alan looked me over and said, happily: "You look very nice now." He turned to walk out of the bathroom, stopped, came back and added:
"Now you are as beautiful as your mommy."
Well, good.
(This is not as bad as you may think. My Mom is indeed beautiful and she has very good aging genes, meaning she looks about ten years younger than she is. And Alan loves her to bits so it's the highest compliment he can pay.)
You sound surprisingly sensible about that! :) (I do mean that as a compliment!) It takes maturity and being sensible to recognize some young-child compliments as compliments and not what they sound like with "first reaction".
(Lousy English, but I can't think how to word my thoughts better!)
Posted by: Christine at January 22, 2006 09:21 PM