Like A Deer In the Headlights

The boys asked if they could have some of their Halloween candy last night.

I mean, we only have 3 huge bags of it left, so why not? I let them each choose a couple of pieces and they went on their way, unwrapping the candy as fast as they could.

I went to put the candy away and eyed a little pouch of M&M's, which were calling my name.

So I ripped open a bag.

As I sat eating the chocolate, Griffin ran up to me to ask me something. He also eyed the M&M's, and his face said it all.

Momma got into my Halloween stash.

To put it mildly, Griff is a little territorial about his candy. I had to think quick on my feet. Here's how the conversation panned out...

Griffin: Whatcha doin?

Me: Ummmmmm...nothing.

Griffin: Where'd you get those?

Me: Well, um, I got them from...(stalling, stalling)...You know what Griff? You guys got some treats...and I figured, Momma works hard to be a good parent, so I thought I deserve a treat, too.

LONG PAUSE

Griffin stares at me very seriously, nods his head, and says,

"Yes, Mom, yes you do."

And with that, he walked away.

Dodged that one.