October 15, 2011

Southern Hospitality


We have both sets of parents visiting this weekend.

Before the out-of-town guests arrived, we told Cameron that he was going to have to give up his bedroom for the weekend. "O-tay," he agreed before he found out that that meant that someone else was going to be sleeping his bed.

"No," he said matter-of-factly.

To make a long story short, Cameron started out in our bed last night. At midnight, when my husband started exhibiting clear signs of having the stomach flu, I moved him to the floor next to our bed. In the morning, I found him sleeping in his own bed.

My poor sixty-five year-old dad was sleeping on the floor next to my son's bed.

"What happened?" I asked.

Evidently, around three in the morning, my dad was startled out of a deep slumber by an angry someone yanking on his arm.

"Get out!" that someone yelled.

Fearing for his life, my dad did what he was told.

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20 comments

Susan said...

I can't stop laughing! I love kid problem-solving.

Jennifer said...

Classic!!! Something you all will remember for a very long time ;)

Unknown said...

I love this!

Only a grandparent would agree to give up the bed for the child.

Lin said...

Bwahaha...oh no, your poor dad!

The Mommy said...

That is adorable! Your dad probably loved it :)

Jennifer said...

What an awesome grandpa your kiddos have!

Mum on the Run said...

Hee hee.
They could get away with murder, these cute ones!
:-)

Laura, Ben, and family said...

With your in -laws visiting, why am I starting to get my humor all ready for another, "I flashed the in laws" Story? ...

Mom of 12 said...

Guess you'd better give up YOUR bed for tonight. Hope he doesn't have back problems.
Sandy

Anonymous said...

When my brother and I were little we thought of it as a huge treat to get in our sleeping bags and sleep in the living room (even if guests weren't around). Maybe your son is still too young to be convinced of this.

larshannon said...

My daughter tries to charge her relatives "reasonable rent" for use of her room. It's a great way for my 10yr old to embarrass me. She has only been paid in gum so far.

Beanz said...

lol

Mrs. Tuna said...

He looks pretty darn pissed off.

Elle said...

This is definitely something one of mine would do! Hahaha. I love his little disgruntled face :)
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Aubrey said...

Thank you for sharing, so needed the laugh today.

Krafty Max Originals said...

OMG, I think that is about the funniest thing I have ever heard!! I can SOOOO envision my monster doing the same thing! I am going to share this post on my Fan Page!! ~KM

Unknown said...

It's too bad there are so many snakes in your backyard. Otherwise, I'd say set up a tent and send the kiddos outside!

What a good grandpa!

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Anonymous said...

I love little kids and how they see the world. This is a cute story. Sorry your dad lost his bed for the rest of the night...

Jenifer said...

OMG! I am laughing so hard tears are rolling down my face! :) I can totally see my daughter doing this!!