February 25, 2008
breakfast with Charlie
Charlie decided on Friday morning that what he really wanted for breakfast was hot chocolate. That was one too many things to ask me to do, so I said no, we’ll have it this weekend.
On Saturday, he came bouncing downstairs with his blanket hanging over his shoulder like a ragged toga and said, “I would like some HOT CHOCOLATE for breakfast.” Then he thought for a moment and added, “Please.”
The hot chocolate has to go in a real mug, like the ones Mommy drinks coffee from; if I try to put it in anything with a lid, he gets insulted. Understandable, really.
“Mommy, what’s in YOUR cup?”
“Coffee.”
“Can I see?”
“Sure.”
“Tomorrow, can I have coffee?”
“No.”
“Okay.”
He drank most of his cocoa and then remembered that it might be too hot (it wasn’t; it never is) and decided to blow on it. Because that is part of the ritual, of course.
I can see the sugar kicking in, can you?
Posted by Susan @ 9:48 am • Henry&Charlie
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February 25th, 2008 at 10:19 am, Headless Mom Says:
He is just precious!
February 25th, 2008 at 10:19 am, Reluctant Housewife Says:
I once let my oldest try a tiny sip of coffee because he was so interested in mommy’s favorite drink. He hated it. He was so grossed out that he hasn’t asked to try it since and he told his younger brother how yucky it is. Now I never get requests to share my coffee. Sometimes offense is the best defense.
Your son is a cutie. Isn’t it amazing how kid’s never forget about a promised treat?
February 25th, 2008 at 10:27 am, Jenn @ Juggling Life Says:
I’m not a hot chocolate fan myself (not sure why–I’m an everything else chocolate fan), but Danger Boy sure is.
He still remembers third grade when he and two neighbor kids were in the same class. They would all do their homework at our house and I’d make them hot chocolate and popcorn. Good times.
Wise idea to hold off on the coffee!
February 25th, 2008 at 10:48 am, Crisanne Says:
My Belle is a Hot Cocoa girl. I’m willing to bet he’ll remember the day you let him have cocoa at breakfast for a long time!
Like that time our preschool teacher let us finger paint right on the table!! It was seriously the best. day. ever.
February 25th, 2008 at 11:15 am, All Adither Says:
The ‘Please’ was a nice touch. Are those Fruit Loops too? What a lucky boy.
February 25th, 2008 at 11:51 am, 3carnations Says:
We had hot chocolate yesterday after a chilly walk around the neighborhood. My son asks me for marshmallows on the side. He, too, blows on it although it’s never too hot.
February 25th, 2008 at 11:51 am, 3carnations Says:
Oh - and I think those look like multigrain Cheerios.
February 25th, 2008 at 12:10 pm, Karla Says:
mmm. Hot cocoa for breakfast. I think he’s on to something there. Tomorrow I think I will a coffee with a side of a hot cocoa for breakfast. Actually, come to think of it, have you ever mixed hot chocolate and coffee to make a cafe mocha? mmmm.
February 25th, 2008 at 12:22 pm, Mara Says:
He is too cute. I love that first picture!
February 25th, 2008 at 1:14 pm, HeatherK Says:
Charlie got glasses…did I miss this? He’s not so baby boy anymore!
February 25th, 2008 at 1:16 pm, MaryP Says:
Sugar and caffeine. Woo-eee! But in another 30 minutes he’ll crash, so it’s all good.
I don’t know why, but there was something really endearing about all those Cheerios (Fruit loops?) stuck to the side of the bowl. Such a little-kid thing.
February 25th, 2008 at 1:29 pm, Mia Says:
He is a cutie! Savor these moments, they grow up way too fast!
(Speaking of which, did you go to Kenyon? My “baby” is currently waiting to hear if he got in)
February 25th, 2008 at 6:42 pm, Heather B. Says:
Have I mentioned just how much I adore that Charlie?
February 25th, 2008 at 7:32 pm, Susie Says:
Two words.
Ah Dorable
February 26th, 2008 at 1:02 am, Blythe Says:
Every time you tell a Charlie story, I get excited for the day when I can have a conversation with Theo. I hope he talks in ALL CAPS like Charlie.
February 26th, 2008 at 10:47 am, Javamom Says:
I drank hot chocolate for breakfast every day when I was a kid. Well, I DID grow up in Switzerland…
February 26th, 2008 at 12:49 pm, Nothing But Bonfires Says:
Oh, I just LOVE Charlie.
February 27th, 2008 at 7:17 am, Shan Says:
He IS so precious. My 3-year-old thinks cocoa is just about the biggest treat in the world. She gets in sometimes when she comes in from playing outside in the snow. If she knew kids drank it for breakfast, her little head would spin.
February 27th, 2008 at 2:15 pm, Ginny Says:
Can I just say…we have those pajamas! And our Charlie wears them! Only they’re getting a little small….which makes me sad. Your Charlie is adorable, too!
March 3rd, 2008 at 5:04 pm, jamie Says:
Happened upon your blog. Love it. Love your little cutie in spectacles, too. I have one of those little munchkins too.
I’ll bookmark ya’ and come back for more.