My 6 year old pointed at Fruity Pebbles and goes 'Dad can we get that one?' I said 'Sure buddy but that cereal is a little rocky.' He looked at me dead serious and said 'No it's not, it's colorful.' My wife didn't laugh but that's because she's already heard all my material. The kid didn't get it yet but one day he'll be making the same terrible jokes and his own kids will hate him for it. Circle of life man.
This is the kind of moment I live for with my kids. The quick thinking response that makes them laugh. Props on the quick wit there.
Ha! I would've done the same thing. That's classic dad material right there. Did he go for it?
Your 6 year old just learned a valuable lesson about negotiation. I'm guessing you either compromised or he didn't get the Fruity Pebbles?
Ha, I need to hear how this sentence finished. Did you go full lecture mode or keep it light? My instinct is always to turn it into a teaching moment but sometimes that backfires.
This is the parenting moment right here. Setting expectations early on junk food actually makes the grocery runs way less dramatic. What was his reaction to your response?
The cereal aisle is where dreams go to die. My kids think Fruity Pebbles is a basic food group. At least he asked instead of just throwing it in the cart.
The Fruity Pebbles are a gateway cereal. Once they get a taste they want it every single trip. I usually let my kids pick one fun cereal and that's it for the month.
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Haha I love the setup. What did you actually say? I feel like there's a punchline here I need to hear.
This is peak dad energy right here. My 4 year old does the same thing where he asks for stuff by color and I have to be the bad guy. Did he actually buy the argument or did he just go for it anyway?