Reasons for Therapy
Confession: I am terribly sarcastic / sardonic / dry / ironic with my children.
More so, probably, than I should be. That being said, my children are incredibly secure in their knowledge that they are loved and cherished. However, I love to watch people's faces when I respond to some of the nonsense that my sons spout out.
My favorite response - one that gets used with GREAT frequency and equal opportunity - goes something like this:
Petulant Child: "Momma, why does (other child) get to do / have / go / be something, and I don't?"
Me: "Because I like him better."
*crickets*
Watching people react to that simple exchange is a hoot. What most people don't realize (or hear) is the discussion that follows:
Me: "Do I really like him better?"
PC: "No ma'am."
Me: "Then why did I say that?"
PC: (with a great sigh and, possibly, slight eye rolling) "Because that's what my question meant."
Me: "Okay...just making sure you remembered."
We've had this discussion frequently in our house, so all I have to do is throw out the punch line. but other people are seriously funny to watch. Shock. Horror. Disgust. I've seen them all. But my favorite reaction is when they get that look on their face that says, boy, your kids' therapy bills are gonna be through the roof.
Hey, if I can make them feel superior about their parenting skills, I'm glad to help. ;-)
Day 10 - done.
More so, probably, than I should be. That being said, my children are incredibly secure in their knowledge that they are loved and cherished. However, I love to watch people's faces when I respond to some of the nonsense that my sons spout out.
My favorite response - one that gets used with GREAT frequency and equal opportunity - goes something like this:
Petulant Child: "Momma, why does (other child) get to do / have / go / be something, and I don't?"
Me: "Because I like him better."
*crickets*
Watching people react to that simple exchange is a hoot. What most people don't realize (or hear) is the discussion that follows:
Me: "Do I really like him better?"
PC: "No ma'am."
Me: "Then why did I say that?"
PC: (with a great sigh and, possibly, slight eye rolling) "Because that's what my question meant."
Me: "Okay...just making sure you remembered."
We've had this discussion frequently in our house, so all I have to do is throw out the punch line. but other people are seriously funny to watch. Shock. Horror. Disgust. I've seen them all. But my favorite reaction is when they get that look on their face that says, boy, your kids' therapy bills are gonna be through the roof.
Hey, if I can make them feel superior about their parenting skills, I'm glad to help. ;-)
Day 10 - done.