Conversations From the Dinner Table
We had carrots with dinner tonight. Apparently, my children are morally opposed to carrots. They ate them pretty easily, despite their objections, but first there were a few points that mom had to smooth out.
Ethan: I don’t like carrots.
Me: But if you eat up all your carrots, you’ll be able to see in the dark, like a cat!
Ethan: Oh great, now I’ll be up all night long looking at things!
Gideon: I don’t want to turn into a cat!
Me: You won’t turn into a cat. Now eat your carrots.
Ethan: I would like to meet someone who was turning into a cat. What sorts of things can people eat to turn into cats?
Me: People can’t turn into cats. No matter what they eat. People just always stay people.
Ethan: What about crocodiles?
Me: No crocodiles either. Eat your carrots. Gideon, you too.
Gideon (looking terrified): But I don’t want to turn into a crocodile!
Me (becoming exasperated): You’re not going to turn into a crocodile! Eat! Your! Carrots!
Eventually, everyone settled down and commenced with the carrot eatin’. After a few bites, I looked closely at Gideon. He just stared blankly back. I held his arm close to my face.
Me: Dad, do you see scales growing on Gideon?
Dad: I believe I do see scales. And his teeth look pointier.
Me: Oh my goodness! Carrots are turning Gideon into a crocodile!
I’ll be awaiting your votes for Mother of the Year.
Too funny! Sounds like a conversation we would have at our table, except it would continue on and on and on.
Comment by Leigh — May 28, 2007 @ 10:32 pm
I love little crocodiles and cats. Their sooooo cuddlily. Tell them to eat more carrots.
Comment by mom — May 29, 2007 @ 1:37 pm
Totally unrelated. I remember when my 1st grade teacher told one of the paste eaters that she would turn into a cow if she kept on with her habit. It didn’t help and I’m certain it’s because the teacher failed to pretend that Sue was sprouting a tail, hooves, an udder and some spotted skin. I think it would have made a difference.
Comment by wordgirl — May 30, 2007 @ 8:10 am
That’s to cute. I use to try all sorts of ways to get them to eat their veggies. If it works… stick with it.
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Comment by Jillian — May 31, 2007 @ 12:20 pm