Monday, January 5, 2009

Madeline's Frosting Incident

Every once in a while when I'm in the living room (blogging, probably) I hear a little noise in the kitchen (like a cupboard shutting, the silverware drawer opening an shutting, or a fridge opening and shutting) and then rapid running feet to the girls' room, followed by a door shutting.

Sometimes I think nothing of it. Other times I remember this occurs only when mischief is at hand, and always by my three year old.


The other day was one of those times when I thought nothing of it.


Later that evening, Geoff asked if I knew about the frosting.


No. But at that moment I remembered the silverware drawer shutting followed by a run down to a bedroom and then a shut door.


This is what I found:

at least she used a spoon....


She's a problem solver. Geoff and I are constantly impressed by the solutions she comes up with to various problems. This solution came when Mama says things like, "No. No more candy."


The funniest thing about this is that we have a very similiar picture, but a different year, apartment, frosting, and girl! Though, both are chocolate.

9 comments:

RORYJEAN said...

Haha! Wow- she's one smart cookie.... or should I say cupcake? It's great that she used a spoon- that's more manners than I would have bothered with.

Calley said...

A woman after my own heart!
Because sometimes when I'm 26 I like doing the same thing...what?!

thechristensens said...

Love it! She is definately related to Adam! My kids are also little sneekers. In Rexburg, Noah used to hide marshmallows behind his door because we told him he couldn't have any more...and that started when he wasn't even 2! Our kids.

Talia said...

That's hilarious. It's so funny that both your girls did that exact same thing. Those darned kids! Kayla and Evan are always up to some mischief, especially when it comes to raiding the kitchen. But they don't bother with spoons. Their silverware of choice lately is chopsticks! Who knew!

jennycooks said...

bwaaahahaha! Funny how your mommy senses heighten to pick up on subtle clues that mischief is at hand - and so totally true. And at least she was obedient. She didn't go for the candy. But you never said anything about frosting...

I found Carter in the corner of the kitchen helping himself to a little frosting a 6:30 am this morning as well. I love independent children.

Stef Kelly said...

That is too funny. Looks like she is starting young. I think that was my problem, and to this day I still have a problem. Got to love those kiddos!

Stef

Shawn and Megan Atwood said...

Kimberly! I just barely saw that you commented on my blog! I must have missed it:) Love the frosting incident! Too cute! Congrats on your third kiddo! I am excited to be able to see what is going on with you and your family!

Lefty said...

Just so we're all clear!: I'm not having a third child. not yet, anyway. i'm not sure what I wrote on her blog to lead her to thinking that, but I'm not expecting! Hopefully, sometime later this year I will be...

32 Flavors said...

At least they have good taste.