It can be pretty hilarious, being a parent. I particularly enjoy watching the kids figure things out, identifying ways to get around the system. As Mike mentioned not too long, his littlest girl got around not crawling forward by pointing her back-side at her target. She eventually figured out the forward motion and I can pretty much guarantee that she has continued to work the system and hone her resourcefulness.
When they start walking it isn’t long before a chair amounts to new found freedom, with a bit of thrill seeking, as they reach those places (tabletops and counters) that were the land of mystery a few months prior. Light switches are turned off and on with the aid of a toy or well aimed toss. They learn they can open a closed door by jumping to reach the door knob and then hanging there while wriggling back and forth. The look of pride on their face when they get it is priceless.
It is with this knowledge that I was not wholly surprised by the latest display of resourcefulness as exhibited by our three (soon to be four) year old daughter.
The weather lately has been odd. It was very hot just a couple of weeks ago and this week the evenings have been in the 40’s with highs during the day in the 70’s. This introduces a fine environment for runny noses and stubborn coughs. It seems we have constantly been asking the girl to get a tissue and wipe her nose. This evening she decided to think outside the box and met us at the dinner table like so.
Yes, that is a roll of toilet paper around her neck.
I like the way she thinks.
That is one resourceful little girl. I like it!
Yes… she does have a way about her. :0
How big is that toilet roll?? Wow.
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That is freaking hilarious!
That’s a roll of toilet paper stolen from a shopping centre isn’t it…
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Hi Chuck! How are you? That is too funny! I love it! And she is so proud of her idea!
Hi Debbie – She was absolutely proud of her idea and amid the laughter we were pretty proud of her too.
That is too funny! Resourceful like a fox – you’ve got a crafty cookie there!
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@Jeremy – You’ve got that right! Crafty indeed.
Hilarious! Your little girl is going to be an inventor, I can tell.
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Hmmm, inventor huh? I could like that idea. I’ve been trying to groom her into a writer or artist. My wife is convinced she will be the 4th generation medical professional. As long as she doesn’t wear toilet paper around her neck as an adult I’ll be happy.
What a little smarty-pants! I love when kids let the imaginations go…
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@Sunshine – It is pretty great isn’t it! Encouraging their imaginations is probably what I’m best at… maybe to a fault.
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@Dan and @xBox – Funny! The roll was partially undone which makes it look larger than it is. I don’t know that she could have held it up had it been one of the shopping center variety. What fun that would be to roll around though…
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kids always have their way getting things done. this is hilarious and witty.
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To cute for words, what a doll.
That’s my girl!!! Give her an “opportunity” and she’ll handle it just fine!!!!
Excellent! Smart kid. They do come up with the best solutions. You must be very proud.
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