My ever entertaining 3 year old G2 is telling all who will listen he is going to marry Mommy. To prepare for said nuptuals he is brushing his teeth at least three times a day, more if he could get away with it. Today he asked for his shaving kit, a child’s Christmas toy he received complete with cream, razor, mirror and brush and proceeded to spruce himself up. The same goes for hair combing.
He adores his Mom, her blue eyes, long blonde hair..she is perfect. Previous to this his affections were reserved for Ariel the Mermaid and then Rapunsel all of whom have long hair.
He first mentioned his intent yesterday and I replied that it was a wonderful idea. This morning he mentioned it again, watching me closely for my reaction. Again I told him that was wonderful. Then he said, “I told my Daddy and Daddy said ‘no’ that Mommy is his. But I am going to marry her.” He is pleased that Daddy seems on board with the idea now.
In addition it has become a training tool in matters so far unsuccessful. He has developed an attachment to his soother lately. Today Daddy told him to put it away and when he firmly replied, “No”, Daddy said he didn’t think Mommy would want to marry anyone with a soother.
“Fine,” he said and promptly deposited it in the kitchen. Now if we can just use this to ensure number 2 is properly looked after.
I remember both my sons at the same age deciding they were going to marry Mommy. Then at about 8 they felt it necessary to assure me that,”Mommy, I will live with you forever.” And that is exactly where G1 is at that exact age.
Ah the purity and sincerity of youth. I love it!
January 21, 2012 at 11:27 am
too precious.
January 22, 2012 at 5:39 pm
I know but pretty soon his attentions will be elsewhere especially once he starts school!
January 19, 2012 at 10:12 pm
If his dad is still using that as motivation when he’s eighteen, “Mommy wouldn’t want to marry anyone who didn’t go to an Ivy league college,” that’s when you should begin to worry.
January 19, 2012 at 11:23 pm
Absolutely! Actually I will begin to worry if he still feels this way a year from now!
January 19, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Chris, thank you for sharing that delightful story with us – it made me smile!
January 19, 2012 at 11:24 pm
Thanks Barb…ah youth!
January 19, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Oh, Chris, how dear! Kids are too sweet for words! Love it, my friend!
Hugs,
Kathy
January 19, 2012 at 11:25 pm
Thanks Kathy…he has not said anything today about it..I suspect because his brother teased him about it!
January 18, 2012 at 10:04 pm
How lovely – I don’t recall that my son was ever going to marry me. And dang – he’s too old to do so now.:)
January 19, 2012 at 11:26 pm
I remember my oldest son when he was four saw me shaving my legs..and said..I can hardly wait till I grow up Mommy and can shave my legs…ah the innocence!
January 18, 2012 at 5:58 pm
Oh how incredibly adorable. I hope Mommy has a nice dress for the occasion!
January 19, 2012 at 11:26 pm
Hahaha Rowan said she should wear a dress..a black one!