My husband has been working long hours at his new job, which means I have been doing just about everything with both kids in tow.
Last night I had a committee meeting at their school. While I was in the library, they were to sit across the hall in the music room and read or play some handheld games. They’ve done this a few times before, but for some reason my son was really restless last night.
After coming in and interrupting us over and over, I finally sat him down in the chair next to me, gave him a pen and told him to draw some pictures in my notebook.
After a few minutes, I looked down to see him happily sketching. He looked up at me and said, “It’s a picture of you.”
I nodded. Then to further keep him busy I whispered, “You could make my hair longer or write my name on my shirt”.
Which explains why I got home from my meeting to find my white, hoodie sweatshirt now has the word “Mom” written on the sleeve.
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Moonshadow
LOL!
I must say, I saw that coming.
Ed
Nice!
Somehow, I can see my kids doing the same.
Natalie
i hate to see what he has planned for your hair! you might want to sleep with one eye open for the next few nights just in case.
Single Parent Dad
Following instructions to the letter, or letters in this case.
Jodi
Oh.My.God! That is fantastic! LMAO! I, maybe cause I’m not quick like that, did NOT see that coming! Hahahahaha!
NukeDad
Now, THERE’S a kid that can follow directions!
Ann in NJ
Good thing you didn’t say to make your hair shorter…
Ashley
Haha that is awesome
Bee and Rose
Cute post! I bet you were laughing on the inside:)
Always Home and Uncool
You SO asked for that.
Is your kid a selective lawyer, too? Mine can recall 12-second conservations from three monthsago to prove his point, yet can’t remember to change his underwear and socks every day.
Lynn
SUCH a classic story…you’ll be telling it at his wedding.
kaila
Fun-nee! With him around, you will never run out of blog fodder.
Shelli (wishes she was) Mrs. Burchett;)
I have a 12 yo that will do random literal things like that…on purpose now, I suppose! lol
Melissa
LOL! I guess it’s a good thing that he didn’t decide to draw hair on the hood!
O My Blog!
I am both laughing with you and at you! This was too funny!
Otter Thomas
Too Funny. Your misfortune will serve as a reminder for me to watch what I say.
WeaselMomma
I love that kid!
Xbox4NappyRash
A genuine lol.
Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing]
What a good listener for doing what I suggested!
(I’m trying the ‘specific praise’ approach.)
AlisonH
Good thing you didn’t tell him to make your hair *shorter*!
AlisonH
Ah, I see I’m not the first with that thought…
Our Crooked Tree
How did you get him to be such a good listener:)?
Kat
Awesome.
James
Well, you asked for it.
DysFUNctional Mom
I don’t know what’s funnier, the fact that he wrote on your shirt or the fact that he wrote “Mom” as your name. Love it!!
Heather
Hairspray is supposed to be a good ink remover, or milk someone told me. ROFL
Rebecca Anne
Hide the scissors!
Don’t you love it when kids take life in the most literal sense.
Rebecca
Karen MEG
Can’t say he doesn’t listen to his Mom; too funny!
Rhea
That’s hilarious. Aren’t you thrilled to be labeled? You’re lucky that’s all he wrote…
Tenakim
what a sweetie- does that mean extensions tonight?
jenX67
that is hilarious.
Aunt Debbi/kurts mom
You asked for it:)
Tara R.
Well… yeah.
Chibi
Oh, that’s awesome: I love it! 🙂
Heather
Regular vodka will take permanent marker & pen out of any clothing. Don't ask how I know that.
I love that little guy! He can write on my shirts anytime! (As long as we have vodka 😉 )
the planet of janet
at least he’s listening!
Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah
THAT – is awesome.
How did he make you hair longer?
Marinka
Great job!
Miss
Well… you DID say… 😉
meleah rebeccah
No he didn’t! That’s classic!
'cuz I'm the mommy, that's why!
I love little literalists! Of course, I’ve been told I was one…