January 13, 2008
it’s only a suggestion, but he thinks its a good one
When Heather B came to visit me last summer, Henry was having a big Milano cookie phase (understandable, really). He was also FINALLY starting to read everything all the time, which included the suggested serving information for pretty much all the food we put on the table.
I typically go with a one (or two) cookies per customer limit at snack time, because the LAST thing my children need is more sugar, but of course Henry got hold of the bag and reported to me that “The suggested serving size for these cookies is THREE cookies.” Which made Heather laugh so hard she had to leave the room, I’m pretty sure.
On Friday morning, when I went to get him out of bed and he burrowed under the covers because maybe MAYBE if he hides THIS will be the morning that I can’t FIND him and he won’t have to get up — when I went and sat on the bed like I always do and patted him and asked what he wanted for breakfast so that he could have five more minutes in bed while I got things going, he said, from under the covers, “I would like some oatmeal.”
“Okay,” I said, “I’ll go put the kettle on.”
And then his little hand shot out from under the comforter with two fingers sticking up in a V, and he said, “I would like TWO ADULT SIZE SERVINGS, please.”
And that is exactly what I gave him. The end.
Posted by Susan @ 8:08 pm • when you're here you're family, those damn kids
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January 13th, 2008 at 9:49 pm, slynnro Says:
Someone will be spending a lot of time at the potty presumably?
January 13th, 2008 at 9:56 pm, Crisanne Says:
What a sweet little guy.
My friend’s son is fixated on expiration dates on food. You should get your boys together…
January 13th, 2008 at 10:14 pm, All Adither Says:
Hee hee. I can totally picture my almost-five-year-old obsessing about that stuff when he starts reading.
January 14th, 2008 at 9:41 am, Wendy Says:
Wait a minute! The serving size is 3 cookies. All this time I have been eating 2. You thank that little guy from a very happy woman, because if it says it on the box then YOU HAVE TO DO IT. At least where cookies are concerned.
January 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am, barbetti Says:
Mmmm. Milano cookies. That Henry know what’s up.
January 14th, 2008 at 10:22 am, She Likes Purple Says:
I’m starting to gather evidence of why Mike and I want a baby so desperately. When people quiz us, I’m going to direct them here first. I hope that’s OK with you.
January 14th, 2008 at 10:42 am, Lisa Milton Says:
I laugh when my sister spells things out in front of my 6 & 9 year olds - yes, she does - when the world’s their oyster and they use their brains against me, all the time.
Your kids are a delight.
January 14th, 2008 at 11:08 am, Heather B. Says:
What I love most is that both H&C are completely clueless to how funny they’re being. It’s the inflection in Henry’s voice that makes it hilarious, he’s dead serious about the number of cookies. And my god, need I go into the ‘who did you play with?’ conversation? I think not.
Needless to say they are both very charming and wonderful kids. They’re really, really great.
January 14th, 2008 at 12:01 pm, arduous Says:
That is the cutest! Did he manage to eat his two adult servings?
January 14th, 2008 at 12:07 pm, Stephanie Says:
The boy knows what he wants, good man. So freaking cute!
January 14th, 2008 at 1:54 pm, Marlee Says:
Ahhhh, the things I have to look forward to…
January 14th, 2008 at 3:46 pm, Kian Says:
bwahahahhaaha!
January 14th, 2008 at 4:30 pm, Raven Says:
I would just be thrilled that my son would eat oatmeal voluntarily. Sadly, that doesn’t happen in this house, let alone TWO servings.
January 14th, 2008 at 11:43 pm, janet Says:
i’m with wendy! i’ve only been eating two! and now i HAVE to eat three!
thanks, henry. i needed that.
January 15th, 2008 at 12:54 pm, gorillabuns Says:
will he teach my daughter how to read the serving limits? obviously, i don’t do so well in the department.
January 16th, 2008 at 12:07 am, kerrianne Says:
“Two adult sized servings, please” is what I say whenever I order a margarita. Or pumpkin pie.
January 16th, 2008 at 2:22 pm, Punk Rock Mom Says:
looks like you may have a furture dietitan on your hands!