Life Lesson From The Kid

Anya just gave me my first life lesson. Sure, sure she taught me how to love as only a father can and all that. But I mean really actually taught me something.

Right before bed she wanted a snack. I gave her a whole banana, which incidentally, I said was a bananananana and was therefore twice as big in hopes that she'd call it good. No such luck. A few minutes after downing the bananananana she came into the room with a carton of blue berries, and asked for some. I said, "No" and put them back.
She had a tantrum and cried. I said I was sorry and asked what was wrong, but she just cried.
A few minutes later she was brushing her teeth. When she was done, she said, out of the blue, "You took the blueberries out of my hands."
"I'm sorry honey, I had to put them away." Then I asked, "How could I do that in the future so I don't make you sad?"
"You could ask me if you can have them."
"Would you have given them to me?"
"Uh Huh."

Which brings me to a stunning if rather obvious revelation. My kid has real feelings and daddy needs to start being considerate, even when I'm saying "No."

Sorry about that kid.

Zoo Baby

Jumping on the Hipstamatic for iPhone app bandwagon. I do love the aesthetic.

Yesterday had perfect morning weather to be out and about, so I took Anya to the zoo. I was very brave, since I decided against taking the stroller...even knowing it would be my luck that she'd poop out on the opposite side of the zoo from our parking lot and I'd have to carry her all the way back. I'm semi-surprised to say that she ran the loop (no, not walked...she never walks) without stopping and asking to be picked up. It was one of our most fun zoo outings I think. Of course it didn't hurt that the weather was perfect and it wasn't crowded yet. I love going right when it opens.

Scooby Snacks

I just had one of those moments when it becomes clear that your child knows more than you give them credit for.

Anya: Can I give Laika a treat?
Dad: Sure. But listen to me, you need to tell Laika to do something before you give her a treat.
Anya: Why?
Dad: Because, the whole reason we give dogs treats is to teach them how to behave, how to be good dogs.
Anya: Okay.
Dad: (Laughing a little) we do the same thing to you, you just don't know it.
Anya: I get Jelly Beans when I go potty.