My husband's birthday was yesterday. Last week I took the kids shopping to pick out a birthday present. They insisted that he wanted a water gun and some donuts. I had a feeling it might be the kids who wanted a water gun and some donuts. Just a hunch though.
We picked out a fishing net and a sleeping bag, both things that my husband had mentioned wanting. I reminded the kids to keep the present a secret. No one was supposed to tell daddy before his birthday. My kids have a history of revealing birthday presents early. They just can't wait to tell someone. But they assured me that they wouldn't tell daddy.
On Friday, my husband offered to take the kids fishing. They were both very excited. My 5 year old says, "Great! We can take the net." My 7 year old looks at me and smiles. Neither of us acknowledge the 5 year old's comment. My 5 year old says, "Come on. Don't you want to take the net?" Again, we ignore his comment. By now my husband has started to figure it out. My 5 year old continues, "You know, the net we bought at Fred Meyer yesterday."
I couldn't help but laugh. Yes, my husband figured out that the net was his birthday present and he got to open it a little early.
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I had a similar situation last weekend, only it was my 7 year old who blabbed. Don't you just love it?
That is too funny. At least he got his present early :)
I'm 30-*ahem*-something, and it's still hard for me to keep a secret!
too cute... my kids always spill the beans...that's the best part ;o)
Awww but they're so excited and proud. Who can blame them? But hey -- at least they only gave up one of the presents. That's progress, right?
My kid told every one that we where going a have baby 4 befor we said they could!
mine are the same way--just today Ethan blurted to his teacher we got her a gift card even before she could open it. Oh well :)
My kid has the worst habit of doing this too, only he tells you wrong presents. Once, I had been jonsing for a Les Creuset Tea Pot. One night after being with my mom he said, "murmaw had to hide the tea pot."
I was sooooooo excited thinking she got it for me. Later, when there was no tea pot I inquired about it. Turns out, they were goign to make some molds of the boys hands, and my mom was boiling water but realized she didn't need it so she put the tea pot away...so, my son blew an imaginary present!
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