Today was Braden's first day of preschool. Since it's practically the first time in 9 1/2 years that I've been alone, you may have seen me in the store carrying on an instructive conversation with my grocery cart. I belive it's called "Phantom Toddler Syndrome".
We started Braden at the midpoint of the school year because we are certain he is destined for great things and that an extra semester of preschool will make all the difference.
I'm kidding. But we are pretty sure that one day he will make lots of money selling used cars. Here's why.
Braden: "What do you want to play with me today?"
Me: "I'm sorry, but I'm [insert stimulating and productive domestic activity here], you need to play by yourself for awhile."
Braden: "Let's play Candyland!"
Me: "Sorry, not right now."
Braden: "Well, do you want to be the red guy or the blue guy?"
Me: "I can't play right now."
Braden: "So you can be the red guy."
Me: "I really can't..."
Braden: "All you have to do is draw one card. I'll move your guy."
Me: "Okay, just one card."
Braden (1/2 hour later): "I won again! Now let's play The Ladybug Game!"
Me: "I'm sorry, I really have to get back to [aforementioned activity]."
Braden: "Do you want to be Ella Yellow or Tommy Teal?"
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The bottom line is that when faced with his powers of persuation, I am rendered helpless. This is why he needs to go to school. Let someone else be subjected to his charms for a few hours each week! I really need to finish [that activity]!
2 comments:
Enjoy the time to yourself! He is such a little doll, the teachers will have their hands full with him (in a good way).
Ha! That's hilarious!! And I totally have Phantom Toddler Syndrome when I'm childless... especially forgetting to change the kid songs off of the radio!
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