Out of the mouths of babes
My daughter has a new habit. She’s learned to crawl on top of tables. Whenever I’m avoiding housework by blogging, writing, or checking e-mail, she’ll crawl onto a side chair and then seat herself in the middle of the desk. I usually notice her when she grabs a handful of notecards and flings them into the air. Today she found a pair of earrings on my desk and proceeded to try and eat them. Ever tried to pry an unfortunate object from the mouth of a defiant toddler?
Her: What are you thinking? That’s my earring. I intend to eat it! 
Me: Give me that! 
Her: (grabs a black PERMANENT Sharpie marker) Ha! I’ll show you. Now where is that novel you’re editing. I shall color it. 
Me: No! Those are for grown-ups. 
Her: Oooh! A highlighter pen! Mine! :headspin:
Me: Agh! Stop. You may NOT gnaw on power cords. That’s bad for you. 
Her: Ooh! Kleenex. Let’s rip out handfuls out of the box. Look, it’s snowing tissues! 
Me: Go to your room, young lady. 
Note to self. Do not procreate for another five years. And speaking of which, my new Dot Moms column is up. Go leave a comment if you like! 
Michelle posted in Writing @ 9:55 pm | Viewed 737 times
Amy K. Says:
Thanks for the free birth control!
Peggy Says:
Very funny! And oh how I can relate!!!
Stacy Says:
Amazing, I’ve had the same conversation with mine too…hmmm, I wonder if they plan these escapades in the womb:rotfl:
Robyn Says:
Mine are 20 months apart. Yes, I had two in diapers at the same time.
It wasn’t fun then, but I’m glad now. It’s over and I’m free!
As free as you can be with two just barely teenagers who have discovered the opposite sex in earnest and eat more than a small country.
Tori Says:
LOL! Too funny!
Danica Says:
Very funny, in a sad, sick sort of way, given that mine is also in that phase. She’s also into the undoing everything mommy does phase-I fold laundry, she unfolds it. I throw something away, she takes it out of the trash. Is this a precursor of the teenage years?
Teresa Says:
She’s making sure you’re paying attention. Keeping you on your toes by having to anticipate her next move.*g*:whistle:
Suzanne Says:
Sometimes I miss having a baby around…sometimes NOT!!!! LOL.
Melissa McClone Says:
Oh, man, Michelle. I can relate. That is my daughter every day.