Reverse Psychology
Willa is eating some apple-blueberry puree. It's a deep purple color.
When she has finished, she rips off her bib, places it on the table and says "all done!".
I have planned poorly. I do not have a paper towel at the table because I was engrossed in Danny's book.
Willa is wearing an off white shirt, and although for her age she has great spoon skills, there is still fruit all over her hands and face.
I race to the kitchen to get a paper towel and yell "Don't touch your shirt!"
5 seconds later I return with a paper towel in hand and Willa's shirt is covered in purple smudges.
I think next time I'm going to say "Please wipe your food all over your shirt!", and I guarantee she won't touch it.
Comments
Hello, found your site through Baby Peeks :-) Reverse psychology is fabulous. It works every time (for now) to get hugs, kisses, meals finished, clothes on, and many many more fun things. Great pictures here!!
Posted by: RMB | May 21, 2009 01:42 PM
hee hee hee! Poor you! Today I gave my 13 month old Claire a little bit of apple sauce and gave her a spoon. She wanted to eat by herself. I was busy doing other stuff and 2 minutes later I looked at her and it was a disaster. She had it all over her face and her hair. It was pretty funny but hard to clean up. I hope you get the shirt clean.
Posted by: nathalie | May 21, 2009 08:44 PM
How cute! Did you snap a photo?
Posted by: pictureperfectpassionphood | May 21, 2009 09:03 PM
I came to the conclusion, not too long ago, that I should never buy my daughter any shirt that is even remotely in the realm of white...unless I want it stained within 2 wearings.
Posted by: Julie | May 22, 2009 11:47 AM
Yeah, my mom used to do the same with me. This was the only way she could get me to stay clean, eat my food, and take a nap. The sad thing is, that 19 years later she still manages to use reverse psychology on me, and it works. :D
Posted by: Spicymustard | May 23, 2009 06:17 AM