It's official. The child knows how to manipulate situations to his advantage. Yesterday, Heidi and Ryan were out in the van while Mike was inside Home Depot. Ryan and Heidi had a conversation that went something like this:
R: "Mommy, my tummy hurts. I have to throw up in the toilet."
H: "Do you have to throw up now?"
R: "Yes."
-- Heidi put Ryan outside the car and told him he'd have to puke there. He stood there for a minute and told her he didn't have to throw up anymore. Heidi put him back in the car and put his seat belt on. --
R: "Mommy, I want to put my coins in my pocket."
H: "Ryan, you're in your seat and I'm not unbuckling you just so you can put your coins in your pocket."
-- A 30 second pause ensued --
R: "Mommy, my tummy hurts. I need to throw up."
H: "OK, baby, I'll get you out."
-- Heidi takes him out of the van and puts him on the ground --
R: "My tummy feels better. I put my coins in my pocket." (Said with an impish grin on his face)
3 comments:
Does he get this honestly, or did he pick it up from some ill-meaning playdate friends? That really is something to be proud of...the thinking and reasoning skill part :)
I think he got it honestly and it is good to see him thinking of ways to get what he wants - even if it is at our expense!! :) We've been seeing a little more of his devious side the past few days...we'll have to be on our toes now!!
just like "daddy-- phew, phew the people so you can come home!!"
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