Maryam was having a miserable time at Zainab’s house. She had spent all afternoon chasing her toddler and stopping him from breaking something. All around there were crystal, porcelain or glass decorations that Zainab had got from her various travels around the world.
Maryam thought about her own house which was completely devoid of any kind of pretty decorations ever since Issa had started crawling. “Speaking of Issa”, she thought, “where is he?”
It was too late. Issa had found his way to the buffet table. There was a loud crash followed by silence. Everyone turned to look at Maryam.
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Haha. A very recognisable situation with my toddlers too! One day we will have valuables on display in our house again! 🙂
Hi Iain! Actually I’m the Zainab in the story with hundreds of decorations everywhere. Somehow my 2 yr old knows there’s no messing with them! Occasionally I find my decorations displaced but by and large she hasn’t broken anything. At least till now.
Oh I remember those days well. Funny how some manage to teach their children to not touch whilst others… not so much!
Thankfully I have not had to remove my decoration pieces but I know what mayhem a toddler can get up to! Thanks for reading.
Does everyone know Issa is someone to be avoided at all costs? Not off to a very good start, is he? Poor Maryam.
Oh he’s just being a toddler, toddling around. Too bad all the blame goes to the mother…
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Ouch… but somehow I think you cannot blame a child or a mother… maybe moving a few pieces beforehand is a good idea.
Oh but they always blame the mother! The looks I have got sometimes….
Thanks for reading!
ouch – hope it was nothing major that broke.
the picture fit perfectly with what you wrote about – the wealthy collector and how it is so NOT child friendly
They always go for major things don’t they? Thanks for visiting!
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Brilliant! I love this, my kids were forever pulling things over!
That’s what they do! Thanks for visiting!
Little Issa broke something. Now Maryam will be mad.
Maryam will probably not get an invitation to Zainab’s house again… thanks for your comment
Zainab’s loss!
Whoopsie!
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I know the feeling, well told.
I guess toddlers are the same the world over! Thanks for the visit.
Oh dear! Maryam forgot the golden rule; if you can’t see or hear your toddler you’re in trouble! Nice story.
Yes and there’s no room for daydreaming! Thanks for the read.
Oh, it just takes one moment, doesn’t it? I feel her frustration.
Yes no time for daydreaming I’m afraid! Thanks for visiting.
Dear Zainab,
How well I remember those days. However in this situation my first thought is to make sure Issa’s unhurt. When a toddler is out of sight and quiet, there’s trouble afoot. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you, Rochelle
This is sweet. & realistic I’m sure though I’m not a mother myself. Great write.
Thank you! Lots of stories around children!
That made me laugh. Well written. and that’s what they get when they don’t baby proof the premises.
I’m glad you liked it!
Your story is so true to life. Toddlers have a way of getting into trouble unawares. And no matter how much care you take the blame is assigned to the mother, even if dad is inches away. Nicely done.
You’re so right it’s always the mother who gets all the “looks”. Thanks for reading my story.
Ha ha ha! So delightfully real! 🙂 This was lovely! (also, the photo of your kids on the banner is absolutely stunning–what beautiful children!)
My entry, if interested: https://naamayehuda.com/2018/09/28/the-service/
Thank you so much!
I’ve never had children, but remember child-proofing my home a wee bit before my friends with toddlers came over. You captured that feeling very well.
That’s very thoughtful of you! Thanks for visiting!
Sounds familiar. Parenting can be a series of quiet humiliations. 😊
“Quiet humiliations ” very well said 😂
Aw! Poor Mariam!