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I’m trying to find a bright side here, like that you don’t have to buy boogers for her, and that she prepares them herself, but it’s all being overwhelmed by my “Ewwwwwww!” reflex.
I know, Kathy. That reflex is particularly strong in our home. I typically try not to verbally judge Alice’s preferences, as I want her to negotiate her likes and dislike on her own. Boogers are a glaring exception. As soon as I see that sly, “I slipped a booger in my mouth!” look, I declare at full volume, “Alice, that is disgusting.”
Perhaps a cookie?
Or a carrot…
better yet – 🙂
Anything but a booger, really. I am not easily grossed out, but the booger thing is a bit much for me.
True…but at least she told you…the truth is most kids do it, gross as it may be..
I know they do. Truth be told, I think Alice likes to gross me out. This could make for a very long childhood…
Better that she get it out of her system while she is still a child…things get grosser as they get older you know.. 🙂
I’m trying to find a bright side here, like that you don’t have to buy boogers for her, and that she prepares them herself, but it’s all being overwhelmed by my “Ewwwwwww!” reflex.
I know, Kathy. That reflex is particularly strong in our home. I typically try not to verbally judge Alice’s preferences, as I want her to negotiate her likes and dislike on her own. Boogers are a glaring exception. As soon as I see that sly, “I slipped a booger in my mouth!” look, I declare at full volume, “Alice, that is disgusting.”
I see she’s on a high protein diet!
I believe it is called a high-nasty diet, Jen.
One little quote from you: Instant laughter from me!
Mission accomplished. 😉