There was nothing about this in the manual

[taste_is_sweet]

One of my favourite memories from when my sister's kids were even smaller than they are now (I think the girl was two and a half or so, the boy not even a year), was being on the phone with my sister and hearing her suddenly say to her daughter, "stop putting stickers on your brother!"

Oh, how I laughed. I mean, we agreed later that neither of us would have ever thought we'd be saying that to anyone in a million billion years. Obviously children will always, always surprise you.

Well, I didn't think much would beat the 'don't sticker your brother' admonishment until this morning, when I had to tell Jav to stop licking the sole of his shoe.

O.o

Nope, never saw that one coming. And I have to admit I was so horrified at the idea that my 'NO! NOOOOO!' scared him. But seriously--licking your shoe? Who does that?

Three year-olds, apparently. Wow. I can almost see the attraction. Almost. Well, not really.

I explained exactly why I freaked the hell out (amidst much cuddling), and hopefully he won't do it again. ::shudders::

Some days I dread how he'll astound me next....

Comments

[lalalaleigha.livejournal.com]

*shrug*

Mud could be crumbly cookies, you never know.

[aldiara.livejournal.com]

Hahaha. These should go in a quote collection. "Lines I Never Thought I'd Have to Use" or something.

Ewwww, shoe-licking! No wonder you freaked out a little, although it is hilarious to read it like that. Kids!

[niamh-sage.livejournal.com]

Emrys chews on his shoes if he gets half the chance, but he's only one and he's teething, so I guess that's more understandable. I hope he doesn't do it when he's actually walking - people let their dogs relieve themselves everywhere here, and no one cleans up, so I dread to think what he might pick up on his shoes. Argh.