Adana & I were at a store today. She found a little toy butterfly that she really wanted.
I told her no.
She begged, "But I waaaant it."
I paid for my things and still said no.
She stomped her foot and shouted, "Yes! I WANT it!"
I started walking toward the door and firmly said NO.
She stood her ground and yelled, "Don't say no to me! I WANT IT!"
I turned around. My face remained impassive. I gave her the I'm serious now look and held up my index finger. "One . . ."
Looking completely unconcerned, she asked, "What are you counting to? Three or five?"
I lost it. The stupid toy butterfly was chucked into the nearest bin. And Adana was slung under my arm and marched out to the car.
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! Good job mommy ! She has moxie!
I have a child who, at Adana's age, would say, "How MANY spanks??" like she was weighing her options.
As for the countdown thing, I finally started counting BACKWARDS. That way, there was no mistaking how much time until mommy went WMD on the little stinkers.
Why is it SO hilarious when it's not your kid? That's too funny!
I've been there and it is so much funnier when I am not the mom. I just love that kid. So what were you going to count to 3 or 5? Did you ever tell her? I am still smiling!
That little attitude sounds just like my Mia's. . . Funny story.
OK, admit it, you were laughing inside, weren't you? Just a teeny bit?
That is so funny! I agree with everyone else, it is always amusing to hear when it isn't your own. Deep down you know you had to stop yourself from laughing. I know I do! Trevor called me a punk the other day. I guess I shouldn't call him that anymore, but I laughed at him.
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