Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Honesty

So, I just looked across the room to where the children have been playing quietly for the last few minutes to find a poinsettia upside down on the carpet with potting soil and leaves scattered about.
Me: (serious voice) "Who did THIS?"
R: "I DID!!!" (proudly)
Me: "Was it an accident or on purpose?"
R: "On purpose." (with a smile)
Me: "You did this on purpose?"
R: "Yes!" (frankly-NO sign of shame)
Me: "It made such a mess. Why did you do this?"
R: "FUN!"

**Updated after dinner where the following conversation occurred**
Me: "R, what is that on the floor by your chair?"
R: "My din-ner." (matter of factly)
Me: "How did it get on the floor?"
R: "I spit it out." (eyes asking "what are you going to do about that?")

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

As Barney Fife would say"nip it, nip it in the bud". Just kidding, the looks they give make it impossible.
Love,
Mom

Anonymous said...

oh dear. i am afraid i wouldn't know how to handle that little Ryland....

....my own 15 mo old mild mannered, very well behaved son is starting to throw tantrums and just act out of the ordinary...and I am lost!

Paula said...

I love it. It is said with such innocence. Colton does the same. Like hey, just having a little fun here. Give me a break.

Michelle said...

LOL, remember to thank God for the challenges!!!