I had just opened a new tube of lip balm, and the old one was still on my nightstand. While changing sheets this evening, Dorothy found both tubes and started toddling around, waving them in the air. At some point I wanted to get the new one away from her, so that it wouldn't suffer too much damage. Dorothy may not yet know the word "mine!" but she certainly understands the concept, as she did not want to let go.
I hid the tube in my hand, but she kept trying to get my hand open to find the tube. When she was briefly distracted, I stretched my arms up and discreetly dropped the tube behind my back. I then offered her two closed fists. As she chose each in turn, I'd open it and show her it was empty.
Elizabeth commented on Daddy messing with Dorothy's sense of cause and effect. I replied that I had to maintain my aura of omnipotence.
Dorothy chose that moment to punch me in the groin.
Posted by Tom Nugent at August 8, 2005 08:03 PMOh Tom, I feel for you, I really do. These tears are founded in sympathy I swear, not laughter. ;)
Posted by: Seth Matheson at August 8, 2005 08:24 PMAs you're finding out, parenthood can be an eye-opening experience :0 . You never know when or how, but she WILL get even! She's not as innocent as she looks ;)
Posted by: Grandma Chris at August 9, 2005 08:38 AMAs Is suspected....her intelligence is definitely a summation of mom and dad's....not the average. You two are in for one heck of a ride.
To go back to what Tom's dad said: I think the best baby shower gift is a small set of stands to set up for spectators.
Posted by: Tom at August 9, 2005 02:27 PMI don't think you'll have to worry about her when she's dating...she knows how to take care of herself!!