What I said: Isaac, please get your pj's so you can take a shower.
What he heard: Please sit on the couch reading the Pokemon book from the library and ignore your mother completely.
What I said: Isaac, please get off the couch and into the shower.
What he heard: Please keep sitting there reading the Pokemon book.
What I said: Isaac, you've now lost your opportunity to read Pokemon today. Thank you for the book.
What he heard: Your mean, mean mother is going to ruin the rest of your life by taking your book from you. It's time to get angry, stamp your feet all the way down the hallway while balling your hands into tight little fists, and holding your breath till your face gets red and you almost pass out.
Awesome.
13 years ago
2 comments:
I know. It's amazing what you actually say vs. what they hear...
Super Awesome! Annoying for a parent but delightful for me to read! I remember Katie once telling me, "Becca, even if your kids could hear you, they wouldn't listen."
So true!
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