Layton had a rough time falling asleep the other night.
He came into my room and broke down in tears.
When I asked him what was wrong he just says: "Mommy? I never want to grow up."
When I asked him why he said it was because he never wanted to leave me and his Dad.
Well, of course it melted my heart and then it made me laugh.
I tried to explain to him that someday his oppinion would change but for now it might seem a little scary, which is totally normal.
I also explained to him that Lee and myself went through the same thing at some stage in our lives, and we clearly got passed it.
He wasn't convinced.
After tucking him in twice (and him ending up back in my room needing tissues) I thought that maybe I should try a different approach.
I scooped him up and made him a promise.
Me: Okay Lay, I will make you a deal. You can live here forever, okay? Mommy and Daddy will never make you move out. Ever. And if someday, you decide you do want to leave, then we will be okay with that too, but it will be totally up to you. Okay?
Layton: Really? Well what if I get married? Can my wife live here too? and my kids?
Me: Ummmm...... sure?
Layton: Okay, well deal. Oh, but don't worry I will get a job... and pay rent, k mom?
[OMG. Could he be any CUTER!?]
Me: Alrighty, that works.
And after that conversation (and a little reassurance) the boy was out within minutes.
I decided to call Lee and we laughed about it together, but then we thought: Oh crap. What if he really chooses to live here forever?
Afterall, I did make a promise and this kid is known for remembering EVERYTHING.
Oh, boy.....
You'll need to build more rooms onto the house, most definitely. I remember Lee at about that age packing his suitcase and wanting to leave forever, till it was getting dark at the end of our street, then he decided maybe he wanted to come home.
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