Vote for CJ in 2028!
July 18, 2007 – 2:20 pmCJ 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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By Cathy on Jul 18, 2007 | Reply
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.
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By summershine on Jul 18, 2007 | Reply
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.
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By DebMomOf3 on Jul 18, 2007 | Reply
Too funny! Kids are way too smart for their own good. :)
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By Kimberly on Jul 18, 2007 | Reply
Ooo…I hope Emma picks up on that tactic!
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By mrsmogul on Jul 18, 2007 | Reply
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
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By Mert on Jul 18, 2007 | Reply
Heh heh, I’d vote for him, he’s very convincing! :D Too cute, you can’t blame the guy for trying.
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By JaniceNW on Jul 18, 2007 | Reply
Tag! You’re it! Please stop by my blog for the deets. ;D
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By Jo Beaufoix on Jul 18, 2007 | Reply
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.
:)
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By Jennifer aka Binky Bitch on Jul 18, 2007 | Reply
Yeah, it’s opposite in our house. I’m too tired and so ready for him go to bed! Daddy is a sucka!
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By tulipmom on Jul 18, 2007 | Reply
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.
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By Day Dreamer on Jul 18, 2007 | Reply
Oh, I reeeeealy like CJ!!
Way to schmooze!
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By Queen Heather on Jul 19, 2007 | Reply
Yeah, it’s all good until they start farting on you.
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By andi on Jul 19, 2007 | Reply
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.
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By shauna on Jul 19, 2007 | Reply
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…
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