We Don’t Always Get What We Want….
So, this has happened to me once before, but I had to share because it happened again.
We’re teaching my four year old daughter that when we go into a store, she doesn’t always get a toy or a treat (I think we’ve spoiled her rotten!). We tell her that going shopping isn’t always about getting what you want, it’s about getting what you need.
And so there I am, debating out loud, (yes, I have two sided conversations with myself…yes they’re out loud…a true sign of insanity I know…and I’m totally good with that! LOL!) debating about whether or not I should have that piece of chocolate. “Yes, I really want it. But do I really NEED it?” I say. And then pipes up my four year old…
“Mother (as she’s taken to calling me for some unknown reason…what happened to Mummy??? Is she TEN??? Are we living in ENGLAND???? What the heck anyway??), Mother, we don’t always get what we want.”
And wow…when you take someone you’ve been teaching your children…and turn it back around onto yourself…amazing how childish you really feel. No, I don’t NEED that. Yes, it IS a want.
Guess we don’t always get what we want after all…because it’s not always what we need…..
Here’s to learning the difference.
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I loved this story!! So cute. I have 2 boys, ages 7 and 5, so I know all about them turning things around on you. Its good though, because she helped. My kids would have let me get it, just so they could have some too:)
Great story and now I have that Stones’ tune rolling through my head. I really am trying to live in the eyes of my son when it comes to food. I’ve taken to sitting down with him at snack time with one of those little plastic bowls for my snack, too. It helps me eat a smaller portion of things like pretzels and cheddar bunnies which were binge foods before.
Good for Brynnah for keeping you on track, lol! Paige has been doing the same thing for me. She told me last night that I shouldn’t have the small baked potato for supper and have more broccoli instead. I listened to her and it felt great!
That is awesome Chai. I know what you mean….