Baby tossing
A few weeks ago, while visiting my parents' house, whatever TV program was on mentioned something about someone having a "baby brother or sister." My mom, who couldn't pass up such an opportunity, asked my boy if he wanted a little brother or sister. While he responded that he wants a baby sister, I shot daggers out of my eyes at my mom. I think she chose not to notice.
A few days later, I was driving with the boy in the car, and he mentioned something again about a sister. So I asked him, "you really think you want a baby sister? Why do you want a baby sister?"
He replied, "So I can play with it."
Just as I thought I was going to have to suppress some emotions, he continued.
"And frow it."
"... I'm sorry, did you say 'throw it'?"
"Yes."
This is one of many many times where I've found myself having to hide laughter while discussing something that is supposed to be serious.
"Listen, you don't throw babies. Babies are not for throwing." What else was I supposed to say? "You can play with babies, though. And help them learn how to do things. But you don't throw babies, OK?"
"Ok daddy," he agreed.
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Tonight, the boy picked a story at bedtime that I don't normally read to him, and one the wife hasn't read to him in quite a while. It's called "More More More Said the Baby." I don't love the book, but whatever, I let him choose. So I started reading it. The first part is about a baby boy and his dad who were playing together. They were playing some little game of chase, and after the dad caught the boy, it said something like, "and Little Guy's daddy threw that baby high in the air..."
I paused. And then I burst out laughing. At least we now know his desire to have a baby sister so he can throw it isn't malicious.
Comments
Tori :) said:
Awww- how cute!!
For some reason when I read this about baby throwing I thought of the episode of Jacka$$ when they put the doll in the baby carseat and set it on top of the car. Then they drove off. Sei thinks it's hilarious. I thought it was horrible.
aubrey said:
well that just reminded me of the jackA episode where they put a guy on a gurney and wheel him around town running into things. hilarious. most of the stunts they do are horrible and crude, that one was funny.
as for "frowing" a baby. poor son of yours was just going off of a book he read? that is good that he retained that knowledge of what daddies/brothers do with babies. smart son. very sweet.
Jon said:
Dang... I was hoping this was going to be a sports post...
and before anyone gets upset, it's not like I was thinking there weren't any pillows involved!
Radioactive Jam said:
Tossing isn't a problem. It's the near-inevitable missed catch and resulting "oops!"
Sarah said:
Your son is awesome!
Lia said:
I'm sure that if that baby sister shows up, the Boy will find lots of fun frowing and "gentle patting" opportunities.
I'm a younger sister.
No Cool Story said:
That boy is so cute!
I hope it's ok that I LOL at Jon's comment on your blog Omar.
You're still funnier.
cadiz12 said:
moms are so good at that, aren't they?
i say preserve this post to show to the boy when he's complaining about his younger sibling one day--convincing them it's all their idea is a great way to make sure that little ones stay out of trouble for a lifetime.
Nobody said:
We have that book. I think it's dumb, but my kids like it.
We actually do throw babies around here, it's cheaper than going to the movies.
One of the things I enjoy about teaching my children life skills like, "babies aren't for throwing" is saying, "We don't do that in this family." That way, they won't be judgmental and close-minded if they meet someone who does.
For example, "We don't pee on walls in this family." See, I'll have couth, but tolerant children.
elasticwaistbandlady said:
I think they throw babies at local pizzerias to train their new dough makers how to perfect their crust and build up their dough throwing muscles...