Hiding Mariposa

Grace has been asking for the Barbie Mariposa video ever since it started being advertising on television. In fact, she’s been asking for EVERTHING she’s seem advertised on TV. I usually say. Maybe for your birthday, and that usually quits her down. But there’s something about his Mariposa video that keeps her asking. I think it has to do with the fact her friends at school play “Mariposa” on the play ground.

The other day at Sam’s I saw the video and it was decently priced at a little over $12, so I picked it up and thought it’d surprise her with it for Easter. When I brought it inside, I hid it between some books and a my photos, then continued to bring in the rest of the groceries with help from Grace (5) and Timmy (7.) I should have hid it away in the cabinet right above where I left it, but I thought it was safe. Seconds later she runs to me with a huge smile on her face. “You got Mariposa!”

I got upset and raised my voice to her saying something like “Why’d you go and look at it?” Not my finest parenting moment (or my worst) and instantly her little sweet disposition melted into tears and a face that crushes a mother’s heart. She said it was right there starring at her and she didn’t look for it. Which was true! I should have gotten down on eye level and I would have seen it was positioned perfectly for five year old eyes to see. I quickly apologized and reaffirmed it wasn’t her fault, but told her she would have to wait.

Later, my mom (whose moved her from NY and has been living with us for 2 months now) informs me Grace has been climbing all over the place looking every where for that Mariposa video. This morning, in her sweetest, most sincere voice she says:

“Mom, you’re a really good hider of Mariposa. When I grow up and become a mom will you show where your hiding spot is so I can hide things from my kids?”

I smiled, took her in my arms, plastering kisses all over her face! “Sure, I will!”