Joe gets a treat for using the potty.
He decided I did too, so he brought me a jelly bean.
Half eaten.
…
I shrugged and ate it.
Half-eaten pink jelly bean.
Aug6
Potty prize
Motherhood and Martial Arts
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That a way, Mom!
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Thanks, Frank. It would take a lot for me to turn down a jelly bean, partial or otherwise.
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Absolutely
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I like how you’re so chill about it. Mom’s the boss!
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Eh, fourth kid. 🙂
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hahahaha how precious!! ❤
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Thanks, GG. 🙂
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Moms eat all sorts of stuff non-moms wouldn’t, don’t you think?
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Totally. We’ve seen things…
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Shhh… We don’t want to scare the pregnant ladies.
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Haha! (They’ll learn soon enough. Oh, yes, they will…)
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that is a very special gift of sharing
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Sharing is caring! 🙂
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I wonder where that jelly bean has been…? Ever think about that? Lol. Your kids are so thoughtful to share with Mommy.
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Only after it was in my mouth. Oh well. It was tasty. 😛
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Aren’t you lucky! You must be very proud.
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And clearly he’s very proud of me! 🙂
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Ahh, that was so nice of him to think of you and share his jellybean.
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I’ll just overlook the part where he’s not supposed to get candy on his own.
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Ahhh…how sweet. And nice of him to share the jelly bean too.
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More like it was nice of me to inadvertently share my jelly bean with him!
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He’s going to be a great parent.
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Maybe I should eat half HIS jelly beans and see how he likes it.
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I guess a half eaten jelly bean is better than none!
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My thoughts exactly. A jelly bean is a jelly bean after all. 🙂
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He made sure that it was very clean before giving it to you!
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We’ll say it’s the old “Checking for poison” excuse. I’ll take it. 🙂
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So kind of him to share. You’ve taught him well.
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That’s one way of looking at it. Nicer than thinking about how he shouldn’t have gotten candy on his own, but hey, he did share it. 🙂
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Oh… yum? Ha ha. What a generous soul. 🙂
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Was he thinking of me… or was he thinking of candy? Either way, I got some candy. 🙂
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Kinda wish I got a treat for using the potty!
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Shouldn’t we all??
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Yes!
Yours would be a Chex Mix. Just one piece, of course. Mine would be a Dot’s Pretzel or Cheez-It.
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I have a picture of Joe sitting on his frog-shaped potty eating directly from a bag of Chex Mix. I totally wanted to use that picture–nothing was visible–but hubby advised against it. Too many weirdos out there, but wouldn’t that have been perfect? Yep, I am totally breeding CM lovers over here. Sitting on the potty, eating Chex Mix = #livingyourbestlife. 😉
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Isn’t that a Dr. Seuss book for parents? Oh, The Things You Will Eat, After the Places Your Children Will Go 🙂
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It really should be! Oh wait, wasn’t that called Green Eggs and Ham? 🙂
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The Potty Prizes are in our radar lately. I have suggested one smartie, yet you seem to be having success with the jelly bean. And, you get to share in the reward. Bonus! 🙂
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When my three girls were younger, the one potty training earned a prize for her sisters too. Positive peer pressure to succeed! 🙂
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Excellent idea! I will use it and pass it on. The end justifies the means. 🙂
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Normally I wouldn’t condone that whole end/means business, but when candy is involved… 😉 Heck, I’m not above mass bribery if it gets a kid out of diapers! And I’m happy I could help. I hope it works for you! Sticker or star charts are also sometimes helpful. Especially if ten stars equals a prize. Being able to pick out their own undies at the store can build some excitement too. 🙂
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What a sacrifice, to not have eaten that last half of that tiny treat, to give to you. 🙂
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Way to look on the positive side, CM. 🙂
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Aw, thanks 🙂
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Love this in its simplicity and its humor! You summed up parenting in a half eaten treat. We take the good with the bad and all sins are forgiven when candy is involved.
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Yum! 😂
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A jelly bean is a jelly bean. 🙂
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Indeed it is. 😉
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All that matters…
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You taught him well! Sharing is caring…lol
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I guess. I mean, a whole jelly bean is better than a half one, but you know, beggars/choosers. 😉
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*tears streaming down my face, as I clutch onto my tummy with too much laughter*
And the award for Champion Mom goes to ….
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Haha! 😛
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At least he is not offering you half of his poop…. yeah, my daughter did that.
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Ewwwwww!!! Yes, I’m quite grateful I was offered a jelly bean instead. Yowsa! 😛
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What else can you ask for but a grateful and thoughtful child and one that shares too!
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Truly!
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