Sometimes, while we are rushing through our adult lives, we forget that everything we do influences the devolpment of our children. Our lives should be an inspiration at all times to our offspring.
That being said- don't ask Zachary what caused the large pothole in the daycare parking lot.
You see- Z has entered the question period. Everything triggers a question. Everything.
One morning, on the way to daycare, I had reached my limit to answering questions. The main entry to daycare was blocked to repair a large pothole in the approach. When Z asks why there was a hole, I told him that it broke when an elephant sat on it. That satisfied him for a moment, until he asked where the elephant went. I replied that he went home with Elvis. (Elvis was a blow up that was promoting a sub shop down the street. Z still misses Elvis to this day).
Going further- when Z asks why the entry was still blocked after a couple of days, I replied they were afraid the elephant might come back so they wanted to keep it away ( I really didn't want to explain the 28-day yield strength of concrete to a three year old.)
This is a QPM. A Questionable Parenting Moment. Things that could help build CPS's case to declare you unfit to be a parent. While the infraction above is not a severe one, it is a basic example. I am sure that I will create many many more.
Now- a few Z quotes:
"Can I have a Crownie?"
"Mommy, you're not gorgeous yet. [fluff, fluff; pat, pat; the best 3-year-old imitation of the cosmetic bot from Wall-E] now you're gorgeous."
