The other day, the kids and I were getting ready to head out for a picnic at the park. It was not within walking distance, so I strapped Camden in the car, asked Savannah to jump into her seat, and I put the cooler and toys in the van. Then I got into the driver's seat, opened the garage door, started the car, put on my seat belt, and (as always) asked if everyone was "ready freddy?"
Anyone catch what I didn't do?????
I was about to back up when Savannah said "Mommy, you forgot to strap me in!" (She can get into her seat by herself, but she cannot buckle herself in.) Whoops!
So, I put the van in park, got out and walked around to her side of the van to help her. She then proceeded with the following (and just picture a very dramatic 2 1/2 year old :)
"YOU FORGOT TO STRAP ME IN! IF YOU DRIVE, I WILL BONK OVER AND FALL DOWN AND STAY HOME!" (while saying this she pretends to bonk over - do you know what I mean, or is that just an Engel term? :) )
There was actually more after this last recorded statement, but by then, I could barely contain myself, and I grabbed the closest piece of paper and pen I could find and began jotting this down so I wouldn't forget. I mean, really, if I forget to strap my daughter in the van, there is no way I can remember this story without writing it down, right? :)
Thank goodness for a vocal daughter who could point out to mommy that she would not be safe riding without being strapped in! A mommy has too many things going on at once to keep it all straight! :)
1 comment:
One of the funniest parts is how you grabbed a piece of paper to write down what she said! Great story.
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