Nathan is almost 4 years old and I could NOT believe what came out of his mouth today on the way home from Grandpa and ma’s house.
Nathan: “Mommy, can you get me one of those Spongebob watches? I need one. Caroline and Hayden have one and I WANT ONE TOO.”
Yikes. I can remember saying the SAME EXACT thing to my parents, but I was… maybe 12? I remember telling them I wanted a Nintendo because everyone at school had one.
So, my response? The one that my Dad told me when I wanted my Nintendo.
Me: “Nathan, if Caroline and Hayden told you to jump off a bridge, I know you wouldn’t want to do that.”
Nathan: “If I jump off the bridge do I get a Spongebob watch on the other side?”
Oh dear. So, what did I do? Let’s just say, I see lots of Burger King visits in our near future. And, might I add, I am not a big fast food fan. Sigh. (Oh and incase you care, yes, I did get my Nintendo!)
Here is the little stinker with his watch: