Today, I'm making a resolution. One I'd like to share with you.
This morning, I saw a commercial in which a mother and her children were having a water balloon fight. They looked like they were just livin it up; water splashing everywhere, laughter and sunshine, smiles all around... and I thought "Oh, isn't that nice..."
(Looks like fun, huh?)
and then...
Thirty minutes later, when I was driving down Skillman Ave toward my favorite Target, I had a startling realization. You have to really throw a water balloon at someone in order for it to pop. I mean, you have to put some muscle behind that thing! AND... if it doesn't pop, it kind of just hurts the person that you threw it at.
All of a sudden, the commercial wasn't so cute anymore. In fact, I thought, "That mom was totally rude!"
So, today I declare to you that I will never ever have a water balloon fight with my children. Laila and whoever else comes along, I can't guarantee that you'll never get hit with a water balloon but, little darlings, I can assure you that you'll never get hit with one thrown by me.
That is all.
:)
I NEVER thought about that, but you're totally right! Cruel, cruel mother!
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(I miss that Target you're talking about. Sigh.)
My initial thought was, "it's all fun and games until someone loses an eye". Then I realized that although that quipy retort seemed quite humorous when I was referring to you or Clay, it doesn't seem so funny where Laila is concerned. I think this means.... I throw the water balloon at you and Laila's only involvement is wild, giggly, snorting, laughter. Love, dad
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