Lies - All Lies!

Dear Popo:

Those parents that say you should never lie to your children must have kids who do what their told the first time they're asked, move at a normal adult pace and never repeatedly ask "why" to the same question.

I can tell you I have lied to my son multiple times in the short time he's been with us.  Though I'm not setting a good example I understand he is 3 and has no way of knowing whether I'm telling the truth.  Part of me dreads the moment he turns 5 and starts understanding more things.

So far I have told my son the following:

- Mom doesn't have to eat carrots because she is allergic to them.  Surprisingly I'm only allergic to raw carrots, whatever it is that makes me sick cooks out of them.

- In the mornings we need to hurry so Dad can get to work on time.  If he isn't on time he could be fired.

- Eli is growling because he thinks I'm hurting you.  He's trying to protect you. (No, Eli is growling because he's trying to figure out if he can eat you.)

- At 4:00 the zoo lets all of the animals out of their cages.  So, if we don't leave now we'll probably be eaten.

- We don't have any batteries, we'll get them next time we're at the store. (No, sorry - we are never buying batteries for that loud and obnoxious toy you have.  I will tell you they no longer make batteries before I actually buy them for your toy.)

- No, I'm not eating your Halloween candy.

Love,
Kiki