Oh the drama
August 6, 2007 – 1:58 pmCJ was in rare form last night. He staved off bedtime for half an hour with will-power and hilarious antics, but finally I put my foot down.
“CJ! It’s time for bed. RIGHT NOW. Come on!”
He collapsed onto the floor, grabbing his ankle. “My foot! Mommy! My foot hurts!”
I looked at Jay, and immediately wished I hadn’t. He was silently shaking with laughter.
And still I tried to be firm. Someone had to be the parent. “CJ! You need to come to bed RIGHT NOW. Or… no stories.”
And so CJ proceeded to drag himself across the floor from the dining room into his bedroom using only his arms.
How do you compete with that?!
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By Mama Zen on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
That is too funny! It’s so hard to be firm when they’re cracking you up!
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By Mamma on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
Oh that’s trouble!
I never manage to maintain my composure. I’m always the first to burst out laughing.
I don’t know why my children don’t behave.
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By For the Love... on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
My youngest tried that-My husband said “Hey Lt. Dan get your butt of the floor and go to bed.”
I know, he ain’t right.
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By Kimberly on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
I’m seeing some latent genius mixed up in all this. What an amazing kid.
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By Rachel on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
Lmao!! My daughter tells me that she broke her leg and, therefore, cannot clean her room. And, she does that whole dragging thing too.
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By Slackermommy on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
You can’t. That’s brilliant.
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By bellevelma on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
What IS it with the foot? My son pulls that one too. Personally, I think the foot pain is from stepping on legos he leaves all over the place, but I suppose it could be real. Then again, it ONLY happens at bedtime. So I usually offer to take him to the hospital for a pain shot. He tends to opt for going to bed over going to the hospital. Just thought I’d share that in case you’re ever desperate enough to stoop to using my evil tricks. I have a bag full of them…
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By Deb - Mom of 3 Girls on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
Oh they’ll come up with any reason they can to avoid bedtime, don’t they! And it’s so hard to make them go when you’re cracking up and trying very hard to hide it, LOL.
That’s a cute one!
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By Lene on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
haha he sounds a staller like my Evan
They perfect it at this age!
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By andi on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
Mine was up for three hours past her bedtime the other night. Reading in the hallway. Putting her brother’s socks on her hands and dancing around. Then holding a solitary tea party. Don’t these kids realize how truly enjoyable sleep is?
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By Carla on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
Love it! I am glad you stepped up to be the parent! Good move on your part.
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By Jenn on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
Oh, very funny! They do come up with the best excuses, don’t they?
And here I am, trying to come up with excuses to GO to bed, not avoid it!
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By Jo Beaufoix on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
heh heh
That boy will be a slapstick star at some point in his life, I’m sure.
Just got back from my hols and there’s so much to catch up on.
Also, my blog is poorly so I’m blogging over at virb till it gets better if you get chance to stop by.
http://www.virb.com/jobeaufoix/blog/216973
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By Heather on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
Sometimes I hop around the house like a frog just for giggles.
I’m so competitive.
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By Jennifer aka Binky Bitch on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
Excuses! They are hilarious!
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By Motheratlarge on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
Ah yes, my daughter has a similar reaction when I remove her from danger, put knives out of reach, steer her away from the oven etc. And even though I know I’m doing the right thing I still feel guilty when she starts to cry in protest!
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By Worker Mommy on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
CJ and my daughter need to get together. It’s “Mommy I need a bandaid” or “Daddy I need…something (and she says this as she’s looking around for “something”)”
Wait on second thought then neither one of them would ever get any sleep.
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By Queeny on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
Mine have been pulling stunts like that all summer long. They’re in for a rude awakening once schools starts — that’s when parents will have the last laugh.
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By Wendy on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
drama class!! get him to a drama class!!
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By nell on Aug 7, 2007 | Reply
I’m not sure you can. I know I couldn’t. And Steve is always the one not-so-discreetly leaving the room in hysterics first. I like to tell myself it’s because I’m so much better at holding it together than he is. Ha!
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By shauna on Aug 7, 2007 | Reply
That boy’s cute factor is off the charts! You’ll need professional help to combat that (maybe a perscription for a laughter suppresent or smile relaxant…). Good luck!
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