Jonah has ventured into the world of things that go bump in the night. I don't really think he's scared of the dark. He just has a flare for the dramatic and it's oh so fun to hide under his blankets and reenact episodes of Caillou.
The other night, he was going through the list of things that are scary, and I finally said, "Jonah, if something's scary, and Mama isn't there, just ask your angels to help you. What are your angels' names?" Jonah looked up and appeared to be lost in a memory. A few moments later he said, "Mama, my angel is Toby."
I sometimes wonder if babies see angels, and I think Jonah may actually have a memory of an angel named Toby. It's good to know who's watching after my J-Bear!
We are raising a future lawyer. It's funny. But it's not. Jonah seems insistent on finding the loop hole in every rule.
For Example:
The rule has been declared. It is no throwing ANYTHING when Gracie's in the room.
(Just for clarity's sake, Puppy is Jonah's stuffed animal. Not our actual dog. And Jonah has already attempted to throw Puppy twice.)
Attempt #1 to find loophole:
Jonah: Puppy's gonna FLY!
Me: No throwing anything when Gracie's in the room.
Attempt #2:
Jonah: I'll jes frow it behind the couch.
Me: No throwing anything when Gracie's in the room.
Attempt #3:
Jonah: Free, two, one....blast off! *Puppy is catapulted across the living room*
Me: No throwing anything when Gracie's in the room. Time out.
Jonah: *sitting in time out* *wailing* *nashing of teeth* *tearing of clothes* * more wailing*
Jonah: Sorry Mama. I not gonna frow Puppy anymore.
Attempt #4:
Jonah: I'll just frow this little bitty bear
Me: Jonah! No throwing ANYthing when Gracie's in the room. Understand?
Jonah: Yes mam.
Attempt #5:
Jonah: *teeny tiny underhanded toss of Little Bitty Bear*
Me: Time out.
Jonah: *sitting in time out* *wailing* *nashing of teeth* *tearing of clothes* * more wailing*
Jonah: Sorry Mama.
Jonah: I'll go frow Puppy in my room.
Without delay, she attempted to steal his best accessory...
