The Naughty List

A few nights ago, we had just finished dinner when the following conversation occurred:

Colin: Mom, do you know that adults can get on the naughty list too.

Me: Oh really.  Why?

Colin: Because they are not nice to kids.

Me:  So, who is on the naughty list?

Colin:  You, because you are not being nice.

Me: Why, am I not nice?

Colin:  Because you won't give us a snack.

Me: Well, you didn't eat all of your dinner. 

Colin:  You are on the naughty list mom.  (tears in his eyes)

So, there you have it folks.  I am a mean mom on the naughty list because I would not let them have a snack after not eating all of their dinner.  Funny kids.

PS - They got a snack. 

Resolution

I don't shop at Costco often, but probably once every month, maybe even every other month.  But the other day, my hubby needed Nacho cheese (the fake gross kind, in a can) for a birthday party at work.  So, I went to Costco and made my purchase.  As, I am leaving waiting for the person to check my receipt, Colin asks for the receipt.  I handed it to him, so he could hand it to the door check out person.  Both kids love this part of the process because sometimes the person will draw a smiley face on the receipt for the kids.  That day the guy did and it pleased the kids so much.  I just thought "I need to be more like my kids and enjoy the very small happy things in life."  So, my resolution for the year is a simple one, but maybe more difficult to measure.  Enjoy the small happy moments!