Parenting involves a bit of creative storytelling, and I’ve found myself spinning some tall tales that my kids wholeheartedly believe. Their innocent minds are so impressionable, and as their mom, I have a unique power. Sometimes, I wish I could freeze time and keep them at this age forever! Here are twelve fibs I tell my children that they actually take to heart:
- “I won’t repeat myself!” This is far from the truth. I often think that by declaring this, I’m issuing a warning. Spoiler alert: it’s not a warning; I say it all the time.
- “Alright, off to the doctor we go. Clearly, your hearing is an issue.” This is another blatant exaggeration, but it usually gets them to fess up that they did hear me, they just chose to ignore it. Gotcha!
- “If you keep munching on your hair, you’re going to grow a hair tree in your tummy.” This one sometimes has an effect. But there was that one day when my daughter complained of a stomach ache and said, “Mom, I think my hair tree is sprouting.” Yikes!
- “That’s it! We’re scrapping our Cape Cod plans!” Sure, I’m really going to cancel a trip I’ve planned since spring because of a pants protest. Not happening.
- “Fine! I’ll call a babysitter, and you can stay behind while we have fun.” As if I have a babysitter on speed dial ready to jump in at a moment’s notice.
- “Go ahead and skip dinner. See if I care.” Sometimes this reverse psychology works wonders, but honestly, by that hour, I’m too exhausted to fuss over it.
- “Use fewer paper towels, or the paper towel police will show up any minute.” This one worked once until they retorted, “Is there really a paper towel police?” Busted!
- “What a fantastic drawing!” Deep down, I know it’s not great at all. Even I could do better, and I’m no Picasso!
- “Oh no! Looks like McDonald’s is closed today.” This little fib never fails. I avoid a food fight, and I consider it a win.
- “Go ahead, don’t go to school.” Another classic example of reverse psychology that seems to work. I wonder how long my twins will be so eager to learn.
- “Oh no! I forgot my wallet.” This little white lie was born out of my desperation to avoid the ice cream truck lurking in the park.
- “Sure, you can use the iPad for 15 minutes.” But honestly, I can get so much done while they’re occupied. Dinner prep, laundry folding, checking emails—the possibilities are endless when they’re happily engaged.
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Summary
Navigating the world of parenting often involves a series of harmless lies aimed at managing behavior and keeping the peace. From exaggerated threats about trips to fun fibs about the paper towel police, these little stories are part of the daily routine, keeping both parents and kids entertained.