The watchdog of justice
Swee’Pea has taken it upon herself to defend the laws and moral codes in the Childsplayx2 household.
She is the defender of all that is right. She seeks justice whenever a deed could go unpunished. She seeks the truth and has the will to let those around her know what that truth really is.
Unfortunately for TheMonk he seems to be the main target of her “clean up this town” attitude.
Case in point:
Today TheMonk tells me “NO DADDY!” when I try to sing the ABC’s with him (he hates me singing with him – and I can’t say I blame him). Swee’Pea, realizing that TheMonk has just violated Civil Code #12-01121A (Saying NO to a parental unit), turns to TheMonk, wags her finger in his face and says…
“No saying ‘No’ to Daddy.”
“Uh, Thanks Swee’Pea for having my back” I tell her. “But I think I’ll handle it from here.”
“Um, yeah Monk.” I say as I turn my attention back to my son. “No saying ‘NO’ to Daddy.”
Actually, I think Swee’Pea was more convincing.
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I have to tell Bucket that she’s not the mommy. Mommy’s the mommy.
But, I’ll admit, it’s nice to have her … dulcet tones … to alert me to get off the computer and avert a crisis in the making. ^_^
Comment by Allanna — October 2, 2007 @ 9:05 am
loving the images i get in my mind when you post these conversations..that sweet pea of yours sounds like she is gonna be a strong woman. go girly.
Comment by mamie — October 2, 2007 @ 9:36 am
Witnessing a recent transgression by TheMonk while visiting my two sweethearts, and no parental units insight, Grandmother was forced to be the Acting Code Enforcement Officer.
Grandmother proceeded to mete out the standard two minute time out and thought that was enough. Apparently, the transgressor is supposed to face the wall and NOT turn around during his/her sentence. Jr. Officer Swee’Pea was quick to alert Grandmother with “He’s LOOOKING!” Grandmother turned around to find TheMonk flashing his “Aren’t-I-the-cutest-boy-in-town” grin. Against all urges, Grandmother was forced to send him back to his corner.
Swee’Pea, seeing that Grandmother was fair, gave an approving nod.
Comment by Grandmother — October 2, 2007 @ 11:37 am
My mother and I developed a mantra for Ane: “You take care of yourself. Mommy/Grandma will take care of Tad.”
I also use the same line Allanna does.
Comment by Deanna — October 2, 2007 @ 1:01 pm
We don’t allow vigilante justice,lol !
The attempting vigilante is booked on charges of impersonating a parental unit into a 3 minute time-out facilty.
If the tattled offense is mild , we also give a ‘emotional trauma’ dismissal of charges to the original offender being harassed by the impostor, since we also want the kids to learn who is and who is not an Authorized Parental Unit….
Comment by Kit — October 3, 2007 @ 11:09 am
Just wanted to drop a line to say I love your posts. I read a number of blogs, but there aren’t many that manage the same joy as comes across in your writing. Thank you for sharing your journey with the rest of us!
Comment by Margot — October 3, 2007 @ 1:11 pm
Could you send her my way? We could use a little policing around here.
Comment by Mrs. Chicky — October 3, 2007 @ 2:47 pm