Most of the really important conversations I have with my daughter take place first thing in the morning, usually when I am only half awake and my cognitive functioning severely impaired.
Asking me anything before my morning burst of caffeine is inadvisable, but that does not stop IJ coming into my bedroom, climbing in bed beside me and snuggling up for a few minutes before throwing a huge life question at me.
If she has nothing to ask me, then Mario Kart gets her attention and she shows little interest in me. So while our morning cuddles are all very nice, I know there will be a serious issue to follow.
Yesterday she returned to the issue of wanting to remain a child forever.
Today, it was the subject of marriage.
IJ: Are you getting married Mummy?
Me: Er... no!
IJ: I don't want you to get married.
Me: I am definitely not getting married.
IJ: Promise you will never get married.
Me: Er... ok, I promise. Why don't you want me to get married?
IJ: Because I never want to share you.
Me: Don't worry (warm hugs by this stage) you won't have to share me.
So it's a lovely heartwarming moment and IJ hugs me with huge reassurance and relief.
But then the moment is ruined when IJ announces in a rather aggressive manner:
"If you do get married, I will go into the Church and shout Rubbish, Rubbish, Rubbish, I might also shout Loser."
And I discover my lovely, warm, kind and caring daughter is, in fact, a yob.
lol that is just too cute!! xxxxx
Posted by: amy | January 22, 2010 at 07:36 PM
Ha! That's brilliant! A wonderfully feisty little one you've got there :)
Posted by: Lucy Quick | January 22, 2010 at 07:39 PM
THAT is adorable. Love the relationship you have with your girl. And I love that you record all this too - when she is a grown woman you will be able to make these moments special all over again by sharing this with her!
x
Posted by: Josie @Sleep is for the Weak | January 22, 2010 at 07:40 PM
I was all ooh and ahhing until we got to the punchline and I snorted. Brilliant!
Posted by: Victoria | January 22, 2010 at 07:46 PM
This is lovely so funny and adorable! What a cute memory to have when she is older!
Posted by: Kerry | January 22, 2010 at 07:48 PM
lol bless her
Posted by: Ang (A Mum's Survival Guide) | January 22, 2010 at 07:50 PM
Very funny, i'm sure you'll never forget that coversation.
Beki xxx
Posted by: beki | January 22, 2010 at 08:31 PM
Bless her heart. Remind her of that when she's 27!
Posted by: Liz (LivingwithKids) | January 22, 2010 at 08:33 PM
That's wonderful! Loser! That is the best word.
Posted by: Mwa | January 22, 2010 at 09:07 PM
I really need to be there if you ever get married, what a great picture
Posted by: TheMadHouse | January 22, 2010 at 09:21 PM
Haha go IJ! I want to come to your wedding :)
Posted by: English Mum | January 22, 2010 at 09:24 PM
Great come back from IJ! Really made me laugh.
I told my daughter that she would meet me in heaven when she dies (she's on a "don't want to die phase") and she said that she might not be able to find me!
Posted by: Working Mum | January 22, 2010 at 09:30 PM
Has she been watching Eastenders? Sounds like one of their weddings....
very cute.
Posted by: nappyvalleygirl | January 22, 2010 at 09:31 PM
Ha! I feel your pain. My 10 year old only wants me to have a boyfriend who has 'two dogs and a horse'. Okay then...
Posted by: notSupermum | January 22, 2010 at 09:53 PM
She's not a teenager right? Where do they get this stuff? However cheeky and shocking and inappropriate, I have to say I do love that girl!
Posted by: [email protected] Fingers | January 22, 2010 at 10:05 PM
Oooo- that sounds like a big promise to keep. Love her cheekiness, she sounds very feisty like my daughter who I am sure will be a barrister or politician. ;0)
Posted by: Chic Mama | January 22, 2010 at 10:16 PM
I'm so in the back of the church with a camcorder when you get married!
Posted by: Dulwich Divorcee | January 22, 2010 at 10:46 PM
'I might also shout Loser.' brilliant. If you do can I come and watch?
Posted by: Heather | January 23, 2010 at 07:57 AM
Kids do say the darndest things! :)
Posted by: Kim Hong | January 23, 2010 at 09:09 AM
That is so sweet... even if she is a yob!
Posted by: Pippa | January 23, 2010 at 11:33 AM
Just fabulous. What a sweetheart, sounds perfectly reasonable to me. I have encouraged my daughters to heckle at the end of Cinderella - I'd like them to shout "Dump the prince, he's a wimp." They won't of course.
Posted by: Linda | January 23, 2010 at 11:37 AM
She loves you so much! Just make sure if you do ever decide to get married that you make her chief bridesmaid!!
CJ xx
Posted by: Crystal Jigsaw | January 23, 2010 at 11:38 AM
Love is.....shouting loser in church...classic.
Posted by: MuddynoSugar | January 23, 2010 at 11:42 AM
I wish we could all be that honest!
Posted by: mummy mania | January 23, 2010 at 12:34 PM
V sweet. One to treasure
Posted by: Itsamummyslife | January 23, 2010 at 01:57 PM
Now there's a promise that could come back and bite you on the bum one day if ever there was one ;)
Posted by: MrsW | January 23, 2010 at 02:11 PM
You've gotta love 'em! that's the sweetest morning conversation with a little'un I've ever heard! Much better than "When can I watch TV... when, when, when...." (repeat ad nauseum). If you get married invite me and I'll bring the some chocolate distractions for the essential moments! xx
Posted by: ThatGirl39 | January 23, 2010 at 11:17 PM
Now that did make me chuckle.... Clearly our daughters have a link too!
Posted by: MummyTips | January 24, 2010 at 10:53 PM
she is wise beyond her years, that one, mark my words!!
I have one the same:
http://typecast2000.blogspot.com/2010/01/jake-isms.html
I'm sure he does it to keep me on my toes!!
Posted by: Nickie | January 25, 2010 at 12:10 AM
So precious. So loved this post. I was a single Mom for 13 years. During that stretch, when my youngest was little, he would cling to me anytime a man looked my way. It was too cute. Cherish these times. They pass oh, so quickly. (never wanted to remarry...celebrating 6 years of(2nd)marriage today!)xo
Posted by: Teachingwithsoul.wordpress.com | January 25, 2010 at 01:18 AM
That is so sweet she doesn't want to share you. Does she know about the blog?
Posted by: A Modern Mother | January 25, 2010 at 07:13 PM
Aw how sweet - I love the loser comment
Posted by: Muddling Along Mummy | January 25, 2010 at 10:03 PM
Bwahahaha - I hope you've promised to do the same at her wedding.
Posted by: Barbara | January 26, 2010 at 11:53 AM
Awwwww so cute. I will feed her toffees so she can only chew and not talk.
Posted by: Jo Beaufoix | January 27, 2010 at 09:07 PM