One of the loveliest – and funniest – things about children is their honesty….. although it can be a little brutalising! Recent raw rantings from my two include:
To my mum, who is rather sensitive about her thinning hair, Daisy declared:
“Nanna? I can see your head through your hair!”
She was then accosted by Daisy’s best friend Mia: “You are a very old lady. But I like you!”
Being pregnant, it was only a matter of time before Poppy announced “You are fat!” This is a slight improvement on last summer when I was sunning myself in the garden when Daisy started pointing at me and counting, 1,2, 3, 4. I asked her what she was doing….
“Counting your rolls.”
It’s tough being a mum. I was recently sent off with my tail between my legs after being informed, “You are not pretty today.” (Apparently I made the mistake of wearing blue jeans – these are unacceptable in the world of pink dress wearing daughters.)
And today, in a pique of annoyance at not being allowed another bun, Daisy stamped her foot and said, “You are HORRIBLE! I’m going out to dance in the rain!”
And she did. So I did what any self-respecting fat, ugly, horrible mummy does – I joined her and danced in the rain too. That got a lovely “I love you mummy” so all was well with the world again.
Grin and Tonic 
dancing in the rain fixes everything, don't you think? so glad it happened.
and yes, out of the mouths of babes, as they say.
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How cute is that – dancing in the rain! I'll try that next time my 10 year old is being a little hormonal!
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Oh isn't that lovely. I wish I could do that. But I'll probably just give out to her for dancing in the rain… X
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Don't worry, it is all perfectly normal. My daughter told me she hated me the other day. We talked about why she was angry (nothing to do with me I hasten to add) and then she demanded a cuddle. They're a funny lot aren't they?
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