DON'T tell the mother!

In every family there is one parent that is stricter than the other. I am that parent. I can already predict that I'm going to be the one that our children come to second to ask permission to do something outrageous. They will approach Jordan first, who will calmly say, "Its fine with me, but you better run it by your mom too." He's just so laid back and worry free. Me on the other hand, I am always thinking about what might happen if they do this or if they do that and what outcomes could "possibly" happen. We are definitely a perfect balance! Can you imagine if there were two "me's" raising our children? YIKES!

I know this is far simpler than what we are going to experience when our kids are teenagers, but here is a perfect example of what they are able to get away with while hanging out with their father. I have caught them on several occasions standing by the fridge, giggling, while eating whipped cream directly from the canister. Taylor thinks it is hilarious that he will let her eat it this way. I think it's funny too, but I never let her eat it that way when it's just me & her. Jordan has also taught her to say,"Shhh" when they are doing this as if to say, "Shhhh, don't tell the mother." Well, the other day I caught her, with the fridge open, holding the bottle of whipping cream and saying,"Shhhh" when I caught her. Only problem was - she was saying it to the wrong person. What a cute little girl! I couldn't help to let her try some! I can be THE FUN ONE too sometimes!

Caught red handed!

She even offered to share with me! How nice!

"Shhh, mom - don't tell"

I found Trigger one day in Bentley's room doing this. My first thought was, "Is there food or one of his toys under there? What is he doing?"

Sure enough, Taylor was hiding under there eating a snack!

What a clever girl....go somewhere where the GIANT DOG won't fit!