So, as parents, we might sometimes tell out kids the nontruths to make them do things. Olivia has been getting picky with her food and not really eating meat. I worry about her getting all the nutrients she needs so here is what unfolded tonight.
Olivia had eaten her veggies and about 3 bites of mashed potatoes and nothing of her meat. then she asked for candy. I told her that she needed to try her meat. She took the smallest bite. I told her that she needed to eat a couple of big bites so that the doctors wouldn't have to give her shots of iron.
Olivia: I don't like shots.
Josh: Then you better eat some meat.
Olivia: I don't want any shots!! (Eating some bites of meat.)
Me: Well, you wont need anymore shots until you get ready to go to big kid school.
Olivia: Big kid school?
Me: You will go when you are 5. (Holding up 5 fingers) You are only two. You have a while before you need shots.
Olivia: Will I ride a bus to school?
Me: Probably.
Olivia: Will my friends go to school? Like Michael?
Me: I don't know, depends on where we live and where Michael lives at that time.
Olvia: I will need a backpack for school. Pink with flowers on it.
Josh: Sounds like you have it all planned out.
Olvia: Yes. (pause) Can I watch a show?
It was just cute how she was thinking of school. Anytime we pass one in town, she is talking about going to school with the big kids. Then I got to thinking, it won't be long before she goes. Then that me sad!!!
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