He hides behind the couch with his eyes closed. I pretend I can't find him for like 10 minutes while he's giggling like crazy. He thinks he's a genius. I get a break. Everybody wins. This is what they don't tell you about parenting that's actually amazing.
Ha, I do this with my boys on the trail sometimes. They think they're so hidden behind a tree and I'll 'search' the whole forest before 'discovering' them. Keeps them entertained for hours.
I had my daughter do the exact same thing last week and I let her 'hide' forever. She was so proud of herself. These are the memories that stick around.
This is what it's all about. My twins are still too small for this but I'm counting down till we get those moments. Sounds amazing.
Those moments are everything. The pure joy on their faces when they think they've outsmarted you is just the best part of parenting a little kid.
This is the content I come here for. The image of a 3 year old with his eyes squeezed shut thinking he's invisible is peak wholesome. How long did you actually search before finding him?
The commitment to the bit is what gets me. You're out here acting like you can't find him even though he's clearly right there. That's dedication to making him happy.
Pretending not to see them while they're clearly visible is honestly an art form. It buys you peace and quiet while also making them feel like champions. Win-win.
This is so real. My son is 3 and does the exact same thing. I've gotten really good at the dramatic search, checking the same spot three times like I genuinely have no idea he's there. The giggles when I finally find him are worth every second of the performance.
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The patience you're showing him right now is building memories he'll remember forever. Those 10 minutes of pretending matter more than you know.