Semantics

David and Mary were fighting about what would happen if, sometime in the future, they found out that Tom and I were actually some sort of royalty. Like, how do they handle the sudden bump in status? What about all the wealth? Or the horses and carriages, what’s a commoner to do!?

This argument was getting a little heated. (I’m sure you can completely understand — they have to get this sorted out!) I’m a little fuzzy on the details here, but I think David was trying to explain the concept of primogeniture to Mary, when Mary just interrupted him —

Mary: Well, Mom IS a queen so that makes me a princess.

David: Yeah but that doesn’t matter because you’re more Dad than Mom, look at your hair!

Mary: I have something from Mom that’s more special than hair. I have Mom’s EMOTIONS!

(Boom. She got him on that one.)

 

I love these photos so much, I can’t help but smile when I look at them. Does anyone remember when she hated water so much that I genuinely wondered if she’d had some sort of trauma involving water? And now look at her! 

If you’re struggling with a difficult toddler behavior or habit, look at these pictures and smile: kids grow up! They change! Eventually, they run through sprinklers, hands lifted in joy.

 

10 Comments

  1. Stephanie McEndree April 2, 2020

    Cute post! Love the pics as well.

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  2. Donnya Negera April 3, 2020

    That would be awesome to be of royalty

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    • amandakrieger April 3, 2020

      haha, perhaps 🙂 unfortunately it isn’t in the cards for my kids!

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  3. Sarah April 3, 2020

    How cute! What a great memory:)

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  4. What a sweet memory, especially during a tough time.

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  5. Kimberlie April 4, 2020

    Thank you for this break from reality and a reminder that children truly are the best of us.

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  6. Sarah April 4, 2020

    That was very sweet.

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  7. Erin April 5, 2020

    Cool post thanks for sharing

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  8. Grace April 6, 2020

    She is definitely a Princess with Emotions. This is really cute.

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  9. Mary Krieger January 14, 2023

    I remember those days!!!!! I didn’t really know what it meant to say that! Davids right though, I am more of my Dad then my Mom

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