Cookie Monster

As I stated in my previous post, my son Daniel is my favorite person to speak to regarding all topics related to Cookie Monster. Daniel is two and has an appetite that can quickly match his hero. Because he has found the words "Cookie Monster" a little tricky for his toddler tongue to pronounce, he simply refers to him as "Um" (referencing the sound Cookie Monster makes as he devours baked goods).

Yesterday, my wife made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the kids. I still like PB&J and was craving a bite. I walked over to Daniel and this is how it went:

Me: Daniel, can Daddy have a bite of your sandwich?

Daniel: No

Me: Come on, Daddy's hungry. Don't you want to share with Daddy?

Daniel: No

Me thinking: I bet if I pretend I'm Cookie Monster he'll give me a bite.

Me speaking with Um's voice: Daniel, me want bite of yummy sandwich. Can Cookie Monster bite Daniel's sandwich?

Daniel: Yes! (excited) Mommy, it's Um! (yells to woman who bore him)

Me: Um, um, um, um, um! (playing the part as I enjoy his sandwich)

Daniel: Here, Um! (as he hands me the sandwich so I can take another bite)

Me: Mmmmm, Cookie Monster love Daniel's sandwich. Um, um, um, um!

(At this point, my 5-year-old, Hannah, is watching this all take place. While she is enjoying this spectacle, she's also clearly on to my trickery.)

Hannah: Dad, I know what you're doing.

Me: Shhhh! (Then I proceeded to leave the kitchen ashamed that my children have figured me out).