Last week, I picked Brad up from the train, and then he and the boys dropped me off at a restaurant, where I was meeting the moms from our street for drinks. The boys really wanted to come with me, so I told them that the restaurant only served green beans.
They decided they didn't actually want to come.
Last night, on our way to pick Brad up, we passed the restaurant.
"I wanna go there," Zip said. "I wanna go to that restaurant."
"It's not a kids restaurant honey."
"What?! Why?" He gasped, offended.
"They don't really serve kids food."
"What you mean they don't serve kids food?"
He was very put off.
"Zip, that restaurant just serves Green-Beans!" Confirmed Tizzy.
"I wanna go there."
"Zip, you wouldn't like it. They just serve vegetables and wine," I added. "Do you like vegetables and wine?"
A-heh-hua-ha!!! Blech-ugh-gah!" Tizzy gagged from the back seat.
"I Do," said Zip.
"OK, then you can go there when you grow up."
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Priceless!
We have our in-house "table" where there are no kids' drinks, just grown-ups. Maybe I should scatter veggies around the perimeter to dissuade interest. ;)
Wonderful story!
You better what that one. ;)
Love it. I'm definitely telling Jake that when he wants to go somewhere with me!!
Oh, the attraction of forbidden fruits (or, in the case, beans)! Wonderful reverse psychology - should ensure quantities of green beans are eaten in abundance whenever you want.
LOL...good answer ;)
I don't think that information would dissuade my children one bit! They always beg for a sip of my wine and veggies don't scare them!
Hi Serena,
it's Vivian from SC High. Just discovered your blog. Your stories are great! And your kids seem adorable! take care, Vivian
That's great! I'll have to remember that for when my little one gets older because if there's one thing she doesn't like, it's green beans.
I need to go to wine restaurants more often!
What more could a tired mommy want?
You have to love when disuasion turns into reverse psychology. At least maybe they'll start liking green beans now!
I am never able to think that fast on my feet!! WTG mom
Perfect. My nephew Jimmy can't wait until he turns 16 so he can "play in the street" -- wine and green beans, right behind.
Ellie
What an awesome idea!
I swear you need to write a book on comebacks for your kiddos!
Sweet sweet madness.
I could enjoy a green bean/wine only restaurant. Perhaps I'll open one. :)
Nice, Zip. Of course he likes vegetables and wine - it's what his mama likes.
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