It would seem that Mr Meat & Potatoes is feeling clucky. Everywhere he looks there are adorable toddlers that make him go ‘aaawwwwwwww’ in a perfect imitation of his 6-year-old sister who saves that sounds for puppies, kittens and anything pink.
In the playground today Mr M&P was eyeing off a cute little Japanese toddler. He said, “Maybe we should get a baby?” I was caught off guard and perhaps didn’t handle things too smoothly.
“No, Angelina,” I gasped, “no more babies – Mummy is too old (and over it) for more babies”.
He looked slightly crushed as the full realisation of a life as the youngest child sank in. No cute little Asian baby sister, no fun little brother in a Superman cape.
I tried to console him. “What about we go home and make a snake?”
He brightened considerably. If you can’t have another sibling, then a snake made out of loo rolls is a pretty good substitute.
Colouring his cares away - Mr M&P finds consolation in some craft
And voila! My third child is born
Download a PDF of your third child (or pet loo-roll snake) here.
Louise said,
February 22, 2011 @ 11:08 am
That is soooo funny. I have just had my 3rd (& final, as far as I’m concerned! lol) baby a few months ago. I will have to use this tactic ! My question is, do you think it would also work on my lovely, but clucky husband? hehe…
wendyblume said,
February 23, 2011 @ 12:53 pm
Hi Louise – I take my hat off to any woman who can manage more than 2 children! It is the toughest, most unforgiving job in the world! But also the funniest. Hope the snake craft comes in handy for your brood. cheers, Wendy xxx
Jac said,
February 24, 2011 @ 12:17 pm
That’s a fantastic idea, printing out your PDF now!! My youngest (of four) is going to love making our fifth child. My second child has been collecting toilet rolls for a long time now, I’m going to ‘borrow’ some – though she might want to make one too, as I don’t think she has any concrete ideas about what she is saving them for. : )
Thanks!
wendyblume said,
February 24, 2011 @ 12:40 pm
Make sure you check out the loo-roll dolls too! Although, it is starting to look as though I have a weird obsession…
https://vegiesmugglers.com.au/2010/11/04/toilet-rolls/
Expressmom said,
March 1, 2011 @ 8:04 am
Never say never…. my aching desire for a 3rd,4th, or more, didn’t rear itself until my little one was 6. And by then I thought it was too late. (I am still regretting it today!)
But then, I never had a baby snake to make up for it. Perhaps I’ll make one tonight and my dreams of more babies will disappear!
Louise said,
March 1, 2011 @ 9:08 am
Hi Expressmom,
Your reply has reached me on this fine morning, welll… fine until I woke up to 3 sick children ! No more for me ! 🙂 bring it on, loo-snake ! Maybe the thought of 3 sick children in one day will make your dreams of more babies disappear LOL :-). Wish me luck… I’m goin’ in !