If you can’t lie to children, what’s the point of having them?
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.
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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You went shopping without me? Fired.
ha! That is a darling picture and hilarious story. P.S. as you know, you are so banned from my kid 😉
You gotta’ love how gullible kids are. Haha!
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.
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
Cute picture!
Wait a minute.
You’re not 16?
Damn! I lied and said I was 22, now I’m 6 years older than you!!!
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!!)
i’d crop the twins out and frame that photo of your face – good pic
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!
such a cute picture… for a 16 year old.
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!
Wait, I didn’t have that big of boobs when I was 16!
I hate you.
What about RLo? We have not heard about him in ages!!!