The No Part

One of the best things about children is they do not have "filters" like we develop later on in life. Their thoughts are honest. They can say it like it is. The real answer. Not something they think others want to hear. Or spin it to sound gracious or politically correct.

Today was a tougher day for Tommy and I. We were at each other from 5 minutes after the alarm went off this morning. Tommy is my sensitive one, but at the same time he needs firmness. So, it is a balancing act with him. After 20 minutes of him trailing on my heels and asking

"Mom, can I go to Conner's"?

"No".

"Mom, my home works done, can I go to Conner's"?

"NO".

"Mom after dinner can I go to Conner's"?

"NO!".

"Mom when can I go to ....


I spin around at warp speed. Not screeching but definitely loud I say "Tommy, what part of No do you not understand"?

He thought for 1/2 a second looked me straight in the eyes and answered "The NO part".

Well, that said alot to me. Sometimes, I think we all have a problem with The No Part.