When Ella was younger (I think I started this when she was 3) she was very scared of thunder and lightning. And of course on several occasions came into our room in the middle of the night seeking comfort from thunderstorms. To lessen the frightfulness of it, I told her that thunder is just Heavenly Father clapping. That has always suited her well. However we haven't discussed this in quite a while. Today when she heard thunder she got a frightened look on her face and the conversation went a little something like this:
Ella: Mom, is that really Heavenly Father clapping? (as if she is doubting it)
Me: It sure is!
Ella: Why is He clapping?
Me: I don't know. Maybe he's really happy today!
Ella: No, I bet he just wants to scare Satan and all the bad people!
So, is my little white lie so terrible?!?!?!
And my other thought for today is this...I've had cats my whole life. And everytime I had to do the dreadful task of cleaning out the litter box the cat would jump back in as soon as I had cleaned it to take care of it's business. So really, there was never a clean litter box. What's funny is that my sweet baby Ava does the SAME thing! No not in a litterbox, but it doesn't seem to matter how long I wait before changing her diaper, as soon as I get a clean one on her, she poops. She's done it twice today. And every time I look at her and say "Ava, are you poopy?!" And she crinkles that incredibly cute nose up and flashes me that big gummy grin of hers. Yeah, it's real funny! So what is it? I don't clean the toilet and then have to poop. ??? I don't get it!
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White lies are completely innocent and a great tool of motherhood. I'm sure I tell my kids at least one a day - in a very protective loving way of course :) And I totally understand about the poop thing, but for me it's Kabe. He doesn't have to go potty until we're in the car going somewhere - then it's innevitable.
What a cute white lie!
Oh, and my child seems to have to poop whenever I clean the toilet. It never stops.
I always tell my kids that the cresent moon is God's thumbnail. :) Sometimes it's nice to feel closer.
Wait till potty training. Logan never has to poop until right after we have just gotten him dressed from going pee. (He still likes to strip down while peeing!!)
Do you think we could do it at the same time???? NOPE!! Fun stories.
I can still remember the lies my mom told. I can't believe I thought it was true! As for the poop - when you have those days, just rename it "poop Monday" (Tuesday, etc)
Cute white lie! I thought her answer was sweet too.
About the poop, I still can't figure out how such a small person is capable of even pooping that much!
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