Truth Serum.
The flu has been like a truth serum for Coley.
He's laid in bed for the last four days periodically saying "Mom, I have something to tell you..." and would then begin spilling his dishonesties.
"Mom, one time I spit on the floor in my bedroom."
"Mom, one time Dad asked me if I had brushed my teeth and I said yes even though it wasn't true."
"Mom, one time I peed in the bathtub."
"Mom, one time I took some playdough home from school even though the teacher said not to."
It went on for days, until yesterday when the stomach ache and the trips to the bathroom stopped.
And the whole-hearted honesty stopped along with it.
Hi
Just discovered your blog today & really enjoy it. What is it about sick kids? They are just so sweet & vulnerable I guess. My 10 year old son & I have the best heart to hearts when he's sick. Have a great weekend.
Laura in Illinois
Posted by:Laura | April 25, 2008 at 06:58 AM
Why oh why oh WHY are you not writing a book? Seriously--you are such an amazing storyteller--and it is an incredible gift of yours. Love ya!
Posted by:Trish | April 25, 2008 at 07:10 AM
Hi Karen :)
I am interested in knowing more about your photography class that you'll be teaching at the Scrapbook Clubhouse in CT. I definitely am signing up for your classes but want to know what to expect from this one. Is it for an amateur like myself? I only have a Kodak digital camera that I wish I could replace. I know that you have a professional one and use different lenses etc. I want to learn but am afraid it would be over my head. Thanks!
Posted by:Jacki | April 25, 2008 at 07:15 AM
Geez. I hope he didn't think he was dying and these were his deathbed confessions. Kids are funny that way. And isn't it funny how if you had found these things out at the time they happened you would have been mad, but hearing about them well after the fact lessens their "badness"? I'll try to keep this story in mind when I'm getting upset over something.
Posted by:Alison | April 25, 2008 at 07:18 AM
That's sweet -- although I think if it were me I'd be bleaching my tub afterwards. My oldest son is around the same age as Cole and the whole issue of getting him to be truthful is a bit of a thorny one from time to time. He's getting better -- he volunteered the information last week that he got in trouble at school for burping in his best friend's face. Sometimes I wonder if it would be better if there were a few things I didn't know...
Posted by:Jen | April 25, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Too funny. When my son was little he was always at his best when he had a high fever. He was cheerful and full of, "I wuv you, Mommys." It made me feel strangely guilty.
Posted by:Cyndi | April 25, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Ever since I took the photography course I've been reading your blog and I love the stories, I agree that you should write a book! For everybody that's not sure whether to sign up or not, it's the best money spend!!! I loved, loved, loved it!! Thanks for the great class Karen! (I was the Belgian lady)
Posted by:Ann | April 25, 2008 at 10:25 AM
My sweet daughter has lived her young life under the "Robinhood Theory". In kindergarten she stashed a handful of playdo in her daisy dress pocket and passed it out @ recess. Soooo hard to be mad @ her. This week she wrote on a bathroom stall @ school. She's 9 now and knows better. When question she admitted she drew a happy face on the door, but a "real small one". Still hard to be mad @ her. Glad your boy is back to healthy!!!
Posted by:Cami @ Heart-Shaped Rock Cottage | April 25, 2008 at 11:33 AM
That is so funny! Did he think he was dying, or what? Maybe he thought he'd better fess up if he wanted to get into heaven! :-)
Posted by:Jill | April 25, 2008 at 11:51 AM
oh my goodness, how precious is that!
Posted by:jennifer | April 25, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Such a cute story!
Posted by:Scrap Evangel | April 25, 2008 at 01:26 PM
That's so funny!
Posted by:Sara R. | April 25, 2008 at 02:32 PM
I just discovered your blog a couple of days ago and I just LOVE it!!! Your kids are so cute and sweet and as a mom of three small kids myself I can totally relate to a lot of your stories.
You are a wonderful story teller. You had me smiling so often as I read back over your blog entries.
Posted by:Brenda | April 25, 2008 at 06:52 PM
That is so sweet. It's so funny what kids will say.
Posted by:Melanie | April 26, 2008 at 05:07 PM
LOL...Karen that is the stinkin' funny! Adorable photo...I agree, you should be writing a book of these things!
Posted by:Melodee Langworthy | April 26, 2008 at 06:52 PM
Too sweet!
Posted by:Joanne | April 27, 2008 at 07:07 AM
That is absolutely adorable and hilarious. Wow. I wonder if that works on husbands. LOL. You need to scrapbook this!
Posted by:Nancy L in Vancouver | April 27, 2008 at 04:21 PM
LOL! This post totally cracked me up!!! Thanks for sharing!! peace and blessings, Cindy
Posted by:cindy b | April 28, 2008 at 08:00 AM