Saturday, August 2, 2008

no thrills on this blueberry hill

me: "hugh, would you like to go pick blueberries? it will be so much fun! and blueberries are your favourite! isn't this such a clever idea?
he: "grandaddy's favourite colour is blue"
me:
"uh. okay. so anyway, lets go for a car ride and celebrate this plentiful blueberry season!"
my silent thoughts in the car:
"gosh. i'm such a good mummy. showing my dear boy the wonderful world of growth and harvest. this is going to be awesome. i can't wait to see his little blueberry stained teeth...i can't wait to hear his laughs of outdoor adventure fun. let's get there already!

arrive at the farm.

me: look hugh! look at all the blueberries. hold on to this bucket and let's fill it up!!!!!!!!!
he:
no.
me: oh. hey...follow me. i'll show you. this is going to be great. blueberries are your favourite! c'mon let's go stain your teeth!!!
he: no like blueberries. no. i do not like them. i do not. mommy, play on tractor. MOMMY. I WANT TO PLAY ON TRACTOR! MOOOMMMMMYYYYYYYYYY.

me: okay. ...there's always next year.

3 comments:

Doodle Poopie said...

That is my favorite story to date, too funny.

worsley said...

as long as you keep your sense of humour that's what counts! oh albert so funny

Rebecca Hill said...

hysterical! i love your tag "mommy's fantasy gone pear shaped"!!