an 8 year-old. I should preface this post by saying that today was a rainy-stay-in-your-p.j.s-play-with-your-toys-build-blanket-forts-kind-of-day for my boys, that is. While my day was also pretty lazy and carefree, I did manage to get some cleaning and organizing done around here.
In my efforts to achieve order in this house after a rather unstructured day, I told my boys that we would not make chocolate-chip cookies until both the t.v. room and the playroom were perfect. Quick on his toes, John replied, "Mom. Nothing in life is perfect." Perhaps I used the wrong word. I replied, "John you are indeed correct. Nothing in life is perfect. That being said, I want these rooms neat, tidy, and everything put away - for me, that's pretty close to perfect. Now if you want to make cookies get these rooms pretty close to perfect!"
After some whining and cleaning, we all made chocolate-chip cookies!
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mmmm....chocolate chip cookies sound really good about now! :-)
Yummm, you can go right ahead and send me some of those cookies!
What a funny kid, too smart if you ask me! You are definitely going to have your hands full, but in a good way!
Oh, he's a quick one! And smart too - you're in trouble if he's that smart now! Bet those cookies are good!
HAHAHA...the only thing I love better than a red-headed boy is a SMART red-headed boy :)! It truly was an almost "gotcha"--but I'm glad it all worked out so y'all can enjoy those cookies. May I come forage for crumbs? HAHA!
♡ Smart guy!
How very zen of him! I approve.
What a "perfect" line. They haven't figured out the shove everything in one spot thing yet have they?
Yeah, it's sad when the day comes that you realize, they are smarter than you. The key is not letting them know you know!
I deal with quick wit a lot around here. It's been a challenge. If anything though it's kept my mind young I think!
I love when those kinds of days are over! lol My house usually looks like it exploded!
Yum warm chocolate chip cookies
yum...
You have a smart kid!
Aw yes....... what can little boys do or say to dodge clean up time.... Their minds are sharp, dang it!
How funny. But the problem is...it is cute now, but not at 16! So love it while you can!
Don't you just love when they turn your words on you??? Choc Chip cookies are my fav!
my kid would do the EXACT same thing to me! what do you do - laugh at them or tell them not to be sassy? that's my dilemma :) that is funny. i could go for some chocolate chip cookies!
I'm with Amy, cookies sound PERFECT right now. He's WAY too smart, you know that, right? :)
Clever, clever. I wonder if my 3 year olds would do all of MY chores today for the promise of cookies ... Let me go try. :)
Ha! kids!
Pretty close to perfect is what I am at too!
Hope you are doing well Amy - see you soon - Kellan
Haha, you've got a smarty pants on your hands, mama!
I'll do anything for chocolate!
Kimmy
Thanks Amy! I have been so behind on blogging these past few weeks. I am FINALLY catching up today!
Thanks for thinking of me!
Kimmy
Cookies sounds wonderful right now! I love how you have to redefine perfect...he's quick!
Hi, Amy!
Thanks for stopping by and saying "hi"! I'm glad you and all your men are doing well! I love all the pictures you have up, your boys and your nephews and niece are all so adorable! My family and I are all doing fine, busy as usual, what else is new? :) I wrote a little addendum to my post, was feeling kind of bad about the way I worded things and wanted to clear things up. Well, take care and have a great Mother's Day with your beautiful family!
Lizzy
I bet those cookies were perfect!
don't ya love it when they turn it around on you?
What is it with the whining? Why can't we get anything done without it? Man, if I had one wish...
Sounds like you've got a quick thinker on your hands!
I love pj-days! I could use one myself. And ending it with home-made chocolate chip cookies? That's as close to perfect as I know :)
Heidi
mmmm cookies.....
mmmmm clean rooms!!!
Two of my most favoritest things!
Smart kid...
Now, the important piece, did they get the cookies and did you leave the walnuts out?
Love that and I'm using it!!
Love it.
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