My 3 year old is on a quest for world domination. Her first target is me. Her logic? If I can break my mother, then I’m sure I can conquer the entire planet! [cue evil laughter and rubbing of hands]
Scene: Monday morning car ride. Already we’ve fought battles over getting out of bed, getting dressed and an imaginary boo-boo. Now we have just dropped Jeremy off at work and at last we’re on our way to McDonalds for the free coffee and indoor playground. It’s a beautiful day with cool breezes and blue skies.
Liv: Roll windows up. It’s too windy. TOO WINDY!
Me: Okay. [rolls windows up, on Liv’s side of the car only]
Liv: I’m too sweaty. Turn heater on!
Me: You mean the air conditioner? No way. It’s nice outside and we’re leaving the windows down.
Liv: TURN HEATER ON! TURN HEATER ON!
Me: Who is in control of this car?
Liv: Me. [fingers in mouth, as though it’s the end of this discussion]
Dream Sequence: Dark-haired woman with toddler in the backseat parks car and jumps out. Hands flailing in the air, she runs around the car with a crazed look in her eyes, mouth open in a silent scream. Can no one save her? One down, the world to go in the Quest for World Domination.
6 Comments
presbyteer Jul 2, 2007 10:43 AM
You can do it. God made you bigger and smarter for a reason. Only be strong and very courageous.
RT Jul 2, 2007 11:28 AM
It’s time to get “be strong and very courageous” tatooed on my arm — what a great reminder. Stu said something about parenting a few weeks ago in a sermon and it really stuck with me… He was talking about parenting in Christ, and how we (parents) are teaching with Christ’s authority. It’s as if Jesus is standing over our shoulder giving us all authority to instruct our children. The thought, which originally make my heart quake with the weight of it, is now extremely empowering and comforting. Being a mother is far more important a job than I had ever imagined.
adam Jul 2, 2007 1:54 PM
From Galaxy Quest: “Never give up! Never surrender!”
It’s best if you can imagine the slightly echoing sound effects.
RT Jul 2, 2007 2:13 PM
Love that movie. My expectations were low so I was pleasantly surprised at how hilarious it was.
andrew Jul 2, 2007 7:24 PM
I’m glad that the three of us can all come out publicly in support of this movie. No less than half a dozen viewings, though I now feel like the nerdiest among us.
john russnogle Jul 3, 2007 1:27 PM
The most sage advice I received about child rearing when Adam was born, was the rhetorical question, “If you can’t control them when they’re four, how are you going to control them when they’re fourteen?” It’s sound advice. And, remember, discipline is an element of love. However, I’ve never watched Galaxy Quest, so I could be all wrong. JR