The Things My 3 Year Old Says
On Saturday, it was Daddy’s birthday. Zara asked for some baloons for herself but I said no, because there were already 2 I pumped up for her in the house the day before.
As an excuse, she said, “It’s Daddy’s birthday, we need to have some more baloons!” o.O
Daddy bathed her and dressed her up. I checked with her later if Daddy applied her lotion for her or combed her hair.
She said, “Nope….” and then asked, “Do you think my Daddy is stupid?” o.O
We were in a DVD shop, and we didn’t realise there was a table laid with those XXX films, with naked bodies sprawled on the cover.
Zara came over and pointed to that table, “Mummy, why got shows like this one? Children can watch or not?” o.O”
Zara can do most things by herself, or play on her own, so most evenings, I concentrate more on Zaria, and spend more time with Zaria.
When Zara falls down, even though it’s a smallest fall, she’ll come to me, “Mummy, I fall down and hurt myself you know? Can you sayang (Malay : stroke)Â me or not?”
And then one day, Zara reminded me to spend equal amount of time with her. I was reading to Zaria, and Zara stood in front of me and said, “Can I play with my mummy now?” o.O”
She asked me where her soft toy lamb is, since I don’t know where it was and didn’t bother checking, I just mumbled it must be down stairs. She immediately pointed at me and said, “Mummy, you don’t tell lies huh? You hiding my lamb behind you. o.O” In deed, the lamb was actually behind me.
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I’m actually a very impatient mum, and I snapped at Zara quite frequently. Unconciously, Zara says things like these when I got angry, and reminds me of my shortcomings :
“Mummy, I love you, you know or not, but sometimes you always scold me.”
“Mummy, why are you so upset?”
“Mummy, don’t be angry, it’s a small matter.” o.O”
Zara, mummy is really working on this, ok?
still 3 ar? not 4 meh! LOL
mine very clever complaint too!
so clever in answering ya! they grow up so fast, enjoy every moment of it
So sweet, so “lum”!
aiyoyo… she’s such an adult… who would have believed it’s from a 3 yo… and it’s tough to scold her when she say things like this lar…
Oohh…. she’s such mischieveous. So cute la. Now it makes me anxious if Ryan could speak with me like that when he turn 3…. aiyoo.. I cant wait.
Last but not the least… happy belated birthday to Daddy 😀
she is soo cute 🙂
hugs her for me ok?
it sounds very fun to have a conversation with zara now.
and i say, “hey, must spend equal time with Zara and Zaria”. i know we tend to skew towards the more dependent but good that zara pointed it out. smart girl!
So sweet, this Zara! I think you should make some more. Lots more. All that joy..
she sound like have to borrow mummy from mei mei! hahha… very cute
haha…she’s really funny
She’s cute and smart!!
Think its common the independent one always got neglected…
I like her..can I put your link on my blog?
gees..she is talking like an adult…and ashley also speaks and snaps like me…and when she does it, she remind me of me – scary…
Hmmm…I wonder where she picked up the one about those XXX films. But this is tricky. I was just thinking about this recently, especially since my boy is always using my computer. Sooner or later…
wow, how she knew the xxx films not for kids one? really smart
Zara is so smart and she is very quick with her answer. Would really love to chat with her, if I have a chance.
Zara is such a a precocious child.
A new header bar (well to me anyway). Your girls are being so big.
Remember that Zara is picking up your traits. Do you want an impatient teenager? Trust me I created a pair of monsters. Sweet makes more sweet.
Wish I could change a lot of how I raised the kids when they were younger. I’m just a hard head.
Thanks for the birthday wishes. Wish you all well. 🙂
zara will grow up to be a mature adult with strong principles nx time! haha,. follow zmm ma! 🙂
She’s such a funny girl. I wonder if she’ll have the patient to talk to Hailey.
i duno why i just got all the feeds on my google reader today!!! my google reader is going crazy.. 😀 horr!! now its zara’s time to teach mama. 😛
Geee…..so cute la they way she answer back…
all in all…she is such an adorable n loving girl…
You did well in teaching her…
Zara can frame you too (soft toy lamb).
haha. the one where she said “My Mummy” cukup hebat. So cheeky and so cute.
She is really really sweet and know her stuffs. Can’t fool her, eh?
oh mind…Zara really a mommy’s daughter. She really a loving girl in telling you how much she loves u…
I was smiling and laughing while reading your posts…Zara is one cute little lady indeed…such depth in the things she said…
It reminds me to spend more time with Damien too…i better go play toys with him..he’s been bugging me since yesterday…
Thanks, Zara..for reminding me.. 😉
yeah, she’s such an adult..and pretty smart too..how adorable..
I oso hv the “Mommy don’t tell lies” thrown at me every now n then. It’s hard for them to differentiate wat’s a ‘real’ lie and wat’s not. 😀
she’s a lil sponge! really brilliant 3 year old…i like the “mummy don’t tell lies..” the most! LOL!
Happy Belated Birthday, Zara & Zaria’s Papa!
I’m trying to remember if I used those lines on my mum… I should try using them now and see what happens! not so cute anymore lor… eek…
eh she let her daddy bath her ah? No more complaint about pineapple meh? muahahhahha
anyway, i think she followed someone style in talking la… must be u!
Zara is indeed a clever little chatterbox and she is growing up so fast, I am just amazed!
Hi, how do you do?
reading your post, I realise that I’ve been snapping at my kids quite often too… It’s a natural reaction and I do feel bad sometimes.. it’s nice to know that I’m not alone and i could learn from mummies like you.
Take care..