If you can’t lie to children, what’s the point of having them?

Blogged under hannah,sarah-ness on Wednesday 19 August 2009 at 8:40 am

On my last birthday when my niece, Hannah, asked how old I was I told her 16. I’d forgotten all about it until she called me sobbing last week.

“Auuuuuunt Sarah…. Daddy said you’re a grown up.”

“Honey your dad is a big, fat liar.”

“He is?”

“Yes. I’m 16 years old and that is not an adult. Don’t ever listen to him again.”

She sniffled for a minute and said, “OK, I won’t.”

Fast forward to last night, when I met the twins and their mom at the Gateway mall for some dinner and shopping.

kids If you can’t lie to children, what’s the point of having them?

Hannah and I were paying for a purchase at Urban Outfitters when the cashier asked for my driver’s license.

As I handed it over Hannah said, “Aunt Sarah I’m soooo glad you FINALLY got your driver’s license since you drive me to school sometimes.”

I should have just ignored the scowl from the cashier, but no I’m the girl who has to explain everything. “Oh, don’t listen to that. I’m not really driving her around illegally. I’m just lying to her a lot more than usual.”

Sigh.

I’m sure that statement totally fixed her image of me. Not that I actually care, but I hate the idea of getting calls from Child Protective Services when I’m not even a parent.

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15 Comments »

  1. Comment 1by kel — August 19, 2009 @ 8:51 am

    You went shopping without me? Fired.

  2. Comment 2by courtney — August 19, 2009 @ 8:55 am

    ha! That is a darling picture and hilarious story. P.S. as you know, you are so banned from my kid ;)

  3. Comment 3by MooKooJoe — August 19, 2009 @ 9:12 am

    You gotta’ love how gullible kids are. Haha!

  4. Comment 4by Robyn — August 19, 2009 @ 9:13 am

    You can lie to my future children anytime, as long as you tell them I am only 18. I figure I better at least be a legal adult if I’m having kids.

  5. Comment 5by Jeni Angel — August 19, 2009 @ 9:34 am

    That is the correct way to behave as an Aunt.

    Also, why do you look so hot? You could actually pass for 16 . . . ok, maybe 18

  6. Comment 6by Tracie — August 19, 2009 @ 9:58 am

    Cute picture!

  7. Comment 7by Miss Britt — August 19, 2009 @ 11:01 am

    Wait a minute.

    You’re not 16?

  8. Comment 8by Summer — August 19, 2009 @ 12:02 pm

    Damn! I lied and said I was 22, now I’m 6 years older than you!!!

  9. Comment 9by sandi — August 19, 2009 @ 12:09 pm

    There is no way in hell you are a day older than fifteen. I lived with you for three days. I can vouch for this. (She needs mothering!!)

  10. Comment 10by mrs.ak — August 19, 2009 @ 12:41 pm

    i’d crop the twins out and frame that photo of your face – good pic

  11. Comment 11by Norma — August 19, 2009 @ 6:56 pm

    I kept telling my niece and nephew that I was 29 until one day they wanted to know why their dad was older than me!

  12. Comment 12by Becky — August 20, 2009 @ 8:44 am

    such a cute picture… for a 16 year old.

  13. Comment 13by Holli — August 20, 2009 @ 11:11 am

    Thanks for meeting us! Can I just say you look SO PRETTY in this picture (you always do). As we were leaving, Hannah said “I really love Aunt Sarah”. They’re lucky to have you!

  14. Comment 14by Pooba — August 20, 2009 @ 3:29 pm

    Wait, I didn’t have that big of boobs when I was 16!

    I hate you.

  15. Comment 15by Juggee — August 20, 2009 @ 3:35 pm

    What about RLo? We have not heard about him in ages!!!

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