Shef: I want to play soccer, Mama.
Me: Okay, great! You can play soccer.
Shef: No,actually I want to play baseball with the Twins.
Me: Oh, yeah? How about playing t-ball next summer with Drew? That would be fun.
Shef: No. The Twins, Mama.
Me: Ok-ay…
Shef [brightening]: Do you wanna come watch me play with the Twins?
Me: Yes. Absolutely.
Rule number 132 of parenting, as taught to me by my children. Don't nay say their dreams! Good thing Mary didn't express a desire to be an exotic dancer.
ReplyDeleteI only learned this rule after expressing doubt about potential careers - Pro golfer, Pro Hockey Player, Pro Snowboarder.
Oh, I gues I have done something similar lately. Peace Corp? Africa? I don't want you to go there!
You're a fabulous mom!
i'd like to come and watch him play with the twins too.
ReplyDeletei'm just inviting myself along.