I am mum to a 5year old son and love him to bits but sometimes I just want to die with embarrasment - take today for example...
My friend asked if I would watch her little girl who is also 5, whilst she nipped out - Sure, not a problem, bring her over I reply. Next I turn to my son and say 'if theres anything you dont want B to play with then put it away now. I know this may sound harsh but he is very protective over his toys and B has a tendency to be, shall we say 'heavy handed' with things. Not a problem, job done, B arrives with her mum and my lovely son promptly announces 'mummys put everything away so that you dont break it!' Oh I just wanted the ground to swallow me whole......