Subterfuge
May 09, 2008
Noah was a tad ornery this morning (perfectly understandable considering days of rain and the head colds that struck each and every one of us down this week, also the fact that I wouldn't let him lick the flatscreen), so I banished him to two minutes on the Naughty Step. He sighed but obediently trudged off and once again I congratulated myself for getting my child-rearing techniques from quality reality television. That shit just works, people.
Two minutes later, when I went to fetch him, I found this:
Incidentally, it turned out Noah was off sitting in for Mr. Turtle at the SATs.
So sweet....a very Happy Modders Day to you, that's how my son says it....you are a gem...No, that last part is what "I" said...sigh..never mind...when you have to explain it's just not so funny, is it??xoxoxo
lizinsummer: Your 14 year old son texts YOU? That's actually kind of sweet. Mine texts his friends (at 4:00 a.m. sometimes, apparently...)All I get are eye rolls and slammed doors.
I miss those toddler days. But do beware of what such displays of cunning may become in a teenager!!!
ohhh clever. You're screwed when he's a teenager.
Awesome move, Noah. :)
but have you ever had to utter the phrase "stop licking the dog"?
Very cute. My daughter has the same turtle!
That.is.priceless!
Can I substitute Mr. Turtle for my little man? Just for a little while? ;)
This just made my night. *laughs* Noah is the cutiest-patootiest...his new little sister/brother has a lot to live up to. Noah sets a high precedent for adorable brilliance!
OMG... my daughter has the same turtle, cannot... WILLNOT go anywhere without him, he has lost both of his inner eyeball workings and I have been informed that he is now broken and doesn't work anymore; however, he must still be within arms reach ad nauseum.
I wish I would have been smart enough to do that when I was a kid! That is hilarious!
Supernanny Rocks! However, I am embarassed to say that my 9yo's favorite show is Wife Swap. The only reason I let her watch is because it makes our family seem normal. We don't have the naughty chair/corner but we do have the DS (Nintendo product) corner...it seems to work as well.
I can't stop laughing!!
Snea-ky. For realz, yo.*
*Irony not included. Adorable child sold separately.
Noah's logic appears sound. After all, Mr Turtle seems perfectly happy perched on the step, taking the fall for his homeboy. So its a win-win situation.
Well played, Noah. Well played indeed.
Leigh - not so sweet when all he's texting me for is to come get him from school because he says his allergies are acting up and he wants me to leave work to spring him - Boeing frowns upon it's workers' coming and going at will during the work day, and he knows it....and, won't take no for an answer. The last straw? I texted him that he was "this close to losing his phone" and he texted back "cool" - that's when I called the school and had them stage a cpi (cell phone intervention)......who knew you could be sarcastic and defiant via cell phone??!!
TOO FUNNY!!!!
Your child is a genius! An understudy for discipline. Priceless!
I lOVE Supernanny. If everyone watched that show, preschool and Kindergarten teachers would be much happier people. Heck, lots of parents would be happier people.
Actually, I am writing to say
*****HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY****
to all you lovely ladies. I was awakened at 5 AM by a kid with a fever - is that the epitome of motherhood or what? At least she's not puking like yeasterday.
Oy. I think when I'm due to go back to work after maternity leave, I'll just get a Mr. Turtle and sit it at my desk.
How stinkin' priceless is that?!?! Too cute!
Ha ha! That Noah, what a hoot!
Such a clever boy! Stopped by to wish you a VERY HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!
That is so cute!
just wait until Noah turns 15 (I have a Noah who is 15, going on 30). JUST YOU WAIT!
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