CJ has a new night time strategy. See, typically, daddy is in charge of bedtime. He reads the stories and puts CJ to bed. And he’s good at it… no monkey business on his watch!
I, on the other hand, am more of a sucker. One more story? Okay. Snuggle and talk and generally do whatever it takes to stay awake? Why not? What can I say… I’m weak!
Enter new strategy.
Jay: CJ! Time to go to bed.
CJ runs into kitchen and grabs my leg.
CJ: (Looks up at me and bats eyelashes.) Mommy, I want YOU to read me stories… because you’re pretty.
Me: (laughing) No CJ, daddy is reading you stories tonight.
CJ: NO! I don’t want daddy! DADDY’S NOT PRETTY!
First, I can’t say I disagree with the little guy. And second, well, I do believe he has a future in politics. That’s my boy… telling the people what they want to hear.
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July 18, 2007 at 4:25 pm
It’s the opposite in our house — as soon as I walk into the living room, prepared to escort my youngest to his bedroom for a story, he clings to Hubs, chanting, “Daddy. Daddy.” And then, once I’ve pried him loose, he’s yelling, plaintively, “Daddy! Go see Daddy!” all the way to his room.
July 18, 2007 at 4:36 pm
My second child is my little love bug. He clings to me, hugs on me all the time, wants me to read him stories, gives me the puppy dog eyes and I am definitely a sucker for it.
July 18, 2007 at 4:42 pm
Too funny! Kids are way too smart for their own good. :)
July 18, 2007 at 4:50 pm
Ooo…I hope Emma picks up on that tactic!
July 18, 2007 at 6:11 pm
AWW being pretty is good! All of the baby’s books (LIFT FLAP ones) are all torn out! One day I will have him sit down and understand what I’m reading to him LOL
July 18, 2007 at 6:12 pm
Heh heh, I’d vote for him, he’s very convincing! :D Too cute, you can’t blame the guy for trying.
July 18, 2007 at 6:21 pm
Tag! You’re it! Please stop by my blog for the deets. ;D
July 18, 2007 at 6:56 pm
Ahh, you’ve taught him well.
Phrase number two for him to learn,
“No Mummy, your bum does not look big in that.”
I’m hoping my two will learn this one anyway.
:)
July 18, 2007 at 7:43 pm
Yeah, it’s opposite in our house. I’m too tired and so ready for him go to bed! Daddy is a sucka!
July 18, 2007 at 8:24 pm
Uh,oh …. he’s started in with the “You’re pretty” line? Watch out Momma! It’s all downhill from here!
P.S. Even when you know they just want something, it’s still music to your ears.
July 18, 2007 at 10:35 pm
Oh, I reeeeealy like CJ!!
Way to schmooze!
July 19, 2007 at 1:14 am
Yeah, it’s all good until they start farting on you.
July 19, 2007 at 2:41 am
Daddy is the sucker in my house, but if my beauty is complimented I too may bend to the wee ones’ will. If only one of them would try out that tactic.
July 19, 2007 at 12:24 pm
They learn quick, don’t they? My girl does the same thing with her dad, batting eyelashes, pouty lips, the whole bit. Good luck with that…