I am immediately concerned. I investigate. At first, I play along. I tell him not to play in the bathroom.
"I not pwayin' in dat water, mommy! YOU STOP!"
I hear him making vacuum noises. I am concerned.
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| Mommy Barrier, obviously |
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| Second line of defense |
I ascend halfway up the steps. Jack peeks around the corner of the landing and shouts at me.
"STOP, MOMMY! YOU CAN'T SEE! GO BACK DOWNSTAIRS!"
....um, no?
Just 48 hours ago he got in big trouble for playing in the cat food. Time out, yelled at. He apologized.
"I not pway wif dat cat food again"
Consequences were discussed. I gave him a choice today: Beating, or nap.
Oh my. He's now in bed for a forced rest. I'm downstairs laughing with my fists in my mouth because my son is obviously learning to outsmart me.


