Went to the library today.

[conuly]

Right after picking up Ana. On our way to pick up Ana, I almost bumped Evangeline with our bag. The one FULL OF BOOKS. So I said sorry, because I wouldn't've wanted to hit her in the head with hardcovers. Ouch.

Evangeline: Sorry?
Me: Yeah, I almost hit you with the bag, and I'm sorry.
Evangeline: Oh, that's okay. But you wouldn't WANT to hit me with the bag.
Me: No, I wouldn't.
Evangeline: Because then I'd get 'mashed!
Me: Right, and I don't want to smash you.
Evangeline: I might die and then I'd never see Ana again!
Me: Uh... yeah, that could happen. That's right, that's what happens when you die. But hey, let's not talk about this. BECAUSE IT'S MORBID.
Evangeline: Yeah, I don't want to die!

Ana wants me to know she's (once again) invited to her best friend's house for a sleepover. We've been down this road before. "Is it okay with her mother?" "Weeeeeeell... she has to ask her. BUT I KNOW SHE'LL SAY YES!!!!!" (No, she won't. They're doing massive construction and the woman has two sick parents living with her. Forget that.) "PLEASE CAN I GO????" "Uh... IF her mother says yes then... uh... you-have-to-ask-your-parents!"

She and her sister spent quite some time the other day trying to convince me that I was their parent too. "But you're a grown-up, Connie!" Yes, I suppose I am, but that doesn't make me your parent, kidlets. "But you're our aunt! That makes you a parent!" I was torn between amused and annoyed that they were so persistent.

Comments

[lizziey.livejournal.com]

Well, for the past several years, you have been their daytime primary provider on a very constant basis. I can see where they would get this view. I'm sure most of the parents at all the daytime stuff you used to do with them (and maybe still do with Eva? I need to catch up) thought you were their parent until told otherwise.

[conuly]

Yes, they did, which is why I'm in the annoying habit of introducing myself as just-an-aunt, because the repeated astonishment upon discovery got a little annoying.

Our outings have been sporadic of late, due to problems with funds.

[lizziey.livejournal.com]

See? Eva just fell into the same trap everyone else does. :-p

[lizziey.livejournal.com]

Well, for the past several years, you have been their daytime primary provider on a very constant basis. I can see where they would get this view. I'm sure most of the parents at all the daytime stuff you used to do with them (and maybe still do with Eva? I need to catch up) thought you were their parent until told otherwise.

[conuly]

Yes, they did, which is why I'm in the annoying habit of introducing myself as just-an-aunt, because the repeated astonishment upon discovery got a little annoying.

Our outings have been sporadic of late, due to problems with funds.

[lizziey.livejournal.com]

See? Eva just fell into the same trap everyone else does. :-p