The Mommy Test
April 23rd, 2007, 7:03 am by Priya Florence Shah
Filed under Funnies, Humour, Guest Authors, Relationships, Thoughts
My friend, Lois Carter Fay, writes at BoomerWomenBlog and posted this hilarious story that I want to share with you because it really made me laugh.
I was out walking with my 4 year old daughter. She picked up something off the ground and started to put it in her mouth. I took the item away from her and I asked her not to do that. Why? my daughter asked.
Because it’s been on the ground, you don’t know where it’s been, it’s dirty and probably has germs I replied.
At this point, my daughter looked at me with total admiration and asked, Mommy, how do you know all this stuff? You are so smart.
I was thinking quickly. All moms know this stuff. It’s on the Mommy Test. You have to know it, or they don’t let you be a Mommy.
We walked along in silence for 2 or 3 minutes, but she was evidently pondering this new information. OH¦I get it! she beamed, So if you don’t pass the test you have to be the daddy.
Exactly, I replied back with a big smile on my face.
~Lois
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Kumar Rahul said,
April 23rd, 2007, 9:30 am
Very good one. With hidden message for the fathers. Who don\’t care as much as the mothers care. Or try to care.
Renu said,
April 28th, 2007, 4:56 am
Hi Pree
Great article - yes - it says a lot about how much the general population of dads take interest in their kids and what they are doing. There are the rare exceptions though.
Take care,…Renu
Lois said,
May 14th, 2007, 1:58 am
Hi Priya,
Thanks for posting the story. I do need to be upfront, however. It’s just a story. This isn’t really about me or my daughter. Someone sent it to me and I thought it was funny!
I’m happy to say both my husband and my ex-husband are excellent fathers. Happy Mother’s Day!
Lois
www.marketingideashop.com
P.S. Thanks for the link, too.