My husband and I are movie junkies – specifically, we love comedies. We laugh along with our favourites, never tiring of the slapstick humour or unlikely escapades that seem to drive the storylines.
And, I’m not sure if you’d find this endearing or annoying, but we also love to quote one-liners from the movies, several times per day, every day. It’s not unusual to hear my husband mutter jewels from Superbad, There’s Something About Mary or Wedding Crashers, and I have a penchant for pulling the best quotes from Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Sideways and Dumb and Dumber.
So *of course* my boys know about the “Circle of Trust”, made famous by Meet the Parents.
This past long weekend, we once again had a beach day up north. As I watched Reid construct what I believed to be an intricate castle, I asked him to describe what he was creating.
“This is the Circle of Trust,” he said. “You sit over there.”
Wait a second – “You don’t trust me?” I asked, pretending to be hurt. “No,” he answered. “You always say you’ll do things and then you don’t. You told me we could go to the park if I cleaned my room, and when I finished cleaning my room you said it was too late. You told me I could have a popsicle when I finished my dinner, and when I finished it you couldn’t find any in the freezer. You’re always lying.”
Huh. In my defense, he didn’t finish cleaning his room until 8:30pm. Of course we weren’t going to the park after his bedtime. And his brother had eaten the last popsicle without me knowing – but I did go out the very next morning to buy more.
It’s funny how I’m going about my life, parenting, doing my best. And in my kid’s eyes, I’m a liar. I’m out of the Circle of Trust.
I sat on my beach chair, thinking about it. At the time, I did explain to Reid why we couldn’t go to the park, and what happened to the last popsicle. Do I try to explain myself again? Should I negotiate with my 6-year old to get back into the Circle of Trust?
Screw it, I thought. I’m his mom, not his friend. The Circle of Trust is too claustrophobic, anyways.
lol it takes very little to break that circle of trust at 6 years old :).
Wow,and i know hes right we as parents do this all the time…such a wise child for such a young age
oh my gosh. all the things I have to look forward to when my girls get to that age!
Lol! What a good read! Your kids are funny
Love that he picked that up from the movie…but I wouldn’t worry you will be back in his circle of trust before you know it…well until the next time you are out of popsicles. Oh to be 6 again!
Guilty, guilty again and again, our kids are too smart for their own good, lol
I always thought that, someone needs to be in charge
My little monkey told me I was a mean, bad mom today. The reason I was bad was because I told him he couldn’t play in the treehouse that his Grampa is building him. The treehouse that isn’t finished. The one with a huge, kid-sized gap because the floor isn’t done. So, I guess I am a bad, mean mom.
as a movie buff I buy Cineplex passes in bulk. have to keep on top of my flicks.
I love watching movies with my family, although it happens less often. My 3 sons are 19 & 17 so they are usually out, so that leaves my daughter and I to watch movies!
I like the way he’s so honest with you,and you listened but you are right we are parents first friend second
Yep – eventually he’ll realise you didn’t “lie” but until then…
We do our best as parents and then we run out of popsicles. Geez anyways! You sound like a great Mom Lena!
Your kids are adorable! Love reading your posts, Lena!!
Sounds like you are a wonderful mom so keep it up. Kid’s will understand one day
Wow… it’s like you just crawled into my head and read my mind! This exact scenario has played out in my life on the regular. I can’t wait to see BAD MOMS this week with a few other awesome moms. hee hee…We know we are awesome, and eventually our kids will realize it too. (hopefully)
their memories are locked in. my youngest is 23 and she still says remember when i was in grade 3 and you forgot to bring me my lunch. i was so hungry.
But have you gotten ‘You’re the worst Mom ever!” yet? lol!
This is beyond cute! :)
You have a smarty pants on your hands. Have fun?!
Loved reading this, great post.
HAHAHA You gp mama! This was extremely adorable.
Kids are the best!! lol
We can learn so much from our kids!
Kids are so literal aren’t they? Everything is black and white to them…I hold onto the fact that they will eventually understand, many years from now but until then, somedays, sometimes I’m the bad guy. :(
I hope the little guy got you back in his circle of trust
Isn’t it funny how they can try to turn things around on you. It’s hard to keep that fine line especially in their mind
In a few years he will understand and I’m sure it will all come out in conversation and you will both laugh about,the years go fast!