After a lovely midday jog today with the kids in the double jogger, I came home, put a movie on for Caitlyn, and buckled Nathan into a bouncer in the bathroom with me so I could take a shower. I came out a few minutes later and walked over to the couch to check on Caitlyn...who was not there. I looked in her room. Not there. I looked in every other room of the house. Not there. Now I'm starting to panic. Did she open the front door and go exploring outside? Did someone break in and kidnap her? So I started calling her name more loudly and, to my relief, I heard her voice--but it was muffled. "Where are you?" I called. A very obstinate voice, coming from the front hall closet, commanded, "DON'T FIND ME MOMMY." So of course I ran to the closet as fast as could and found this little stinker.
Oh don't you worry, she had nabbed the homemade biter biscuits I made for Nathan last night and eaten almost the entire tupperware full! I guess I should just be happy that they both liked them?
Is it normal for a kid to be this sneaky at age 2 or should I be concerned for my child's future?
Is it parental negligence to shower while your 2-year-old watches a movie? Apparently so. I'm obviously going to have to figure out a new plan for jogging and showering. One that involves Quinn being home.
no it is not parental negligence to shower while they watch a movie. Kids get into stuff even when you are RIGHT THERE, and as long as the stuff they potentially have access to is not harmful, I don't see a problem. Your sanity is as important as anything in your household.
ReplyDeleteI agree - I shower with four kids watching TV and the oldest gets so involved someone could come in and take all but her and she would never know it.
ReplyDeleteThe sneakiness? I don't know - some kids do it and some don't. Just tell her she can have some but can't hide. (great advice, I know)
no it is not negligence! :) You are a great mom.
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