As background, I've been doing a lot of baking lately for a variety of reasons - Irish soda bread for a meeting, brownies for a ladies night, banana bread just because, etc. Most of the time, the end results were meant for outside my family, so I didn't generally attempt to make them dairy free.
Mommy, it isn't fair if everything is always for me.
You're right, Peanut. Everyone deserves a turn - yep, totally unsure about where she's going with this.
I don't get to always have everything. Sometimes it's other people's turns. She turned and fixed me with a very serious look.
Why yes, sometimes it's your turn and sometimes it's someone else's. Now I'm preparing for an admission about something bad that happened in preschool.
It wouldn't be right if we only ever made things for me. Some of the things we make we want other people to eat, and so it's ok that we make lots of things that have dairy that I can't eat. It isn't always my turn to get what I want.
Oh! You're right, it isn't always your turn, but next time we make something, I promise I'm making it just for you!
What a little sweetie! Now if I could just get a few adults I know to have the same lightbulb moment.
What a sweet revelation and a nice way for her to make sense of the world!
ReplyDeleteAnd I hope her sweetness gets her rewarded with some special mommy-made treat!
That really touches my heart. God bless her!
ReplyDeleteBless her! She's wise beyond her years. You're doing a great job raising considerate children :)
ReplyDeleteOh sweetie that just makes a mom cry! What a sweet thing! Yup big hugs!
ReplyDeleteHug that kid for me!!
ReplyDeleteI'm still only working with 60 watts.
ReplyDeleteVery insightful... good for her and good going mom.
ReplyDeleteThat gave me chills. She's so cute.
ReplyDeleteOh, so sweet. She is a thoughtful and kind-hearted little girl, reflecting good parenting!
ReplyDeleteRegina - I know. And so unexpected, but YES there will absolutely be a special mommy-made treat just for her next week when she's on spring break.
ReplyDeleteKelly - I know. Sometimes you feel like you finally did something right.
Megryansmom - Wiser than me sometimes. I don't know how much of this is coming from what I'm doing or teaching her, although I'd love to take all the credit!
Alexis - I know. Unless of course she's doing this to manipulate me into making something just for her ;) But I think I have a few years yet before her mind is quite that devious....
Laura - Done.
WeaselMomma - I feel that way, too. Especially after an incident this morning. I'm so glad I have the wee ones to remind me of the important things sometimes.
Tara - Yeah. I think I need to put this in a prominent place in the house somewhere. It isn't always about me. Oh. Yeah.
Melisa - Isn't she though? She can really be a dickens, but she can also be such a sweetie.
Pat - Ummm yes. Yes. It's all about the good parents. That's right. ;)
What a darling. You've taught her well, my friend. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweetheart! I hope that Briar one day has the same feeling should her handful of allergies continue.
ReplyDeleteMrs4444 - Yeah, she's a sweetie. And ummm yeah, another great example upcoming from Mister Man.
ReplyDeleteNichole - Fingers crossed she outgrows her allergies soon. It's no fun, but at least she's used to it? Or will be....
Both your kids are stupendous.
ReplyDeleteKids definitely give you those Ah ha moments.
ReplyDeleteUnknown Mami - Of course I think so, but it's nice to know that other people do, too!
ReplyDeleteMarcy - Yep, they're good for that. And fortunately this was a good ah-ha moment. Phew.