{"id":3363,"date":"2023-01-31T12:25:30","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T17:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hdhstory.net\/Storyblog\/?p=3363"},"modified":"2024-08-02T12:55:24","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T16:55:24","slug":"the-answer-is-no","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hdhstory.net\/Storyblog\/?p=3363","title":{"rendered":"The answer is NO!"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week’s writing was based on a picture prompt. Here’s the picture –<\/p>\n

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Here’s the song:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/hdhstory.net\/Storyblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-answer-its-NO.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n

The Answer is NO!<\/u><\/b> \u00a92023<\/p>\n

Can I feed you some peas?<\/span><\/p>\n

The answer is NO!<\/span><\/p>\n

Can I give you some cheese?<\/span><\/p>\n

The answer\u2019s still NO!<\/span><\/p>\n

What if we play a game and fly this spoon of food into your mouth?<\/span><\/p>\n

Your answer is NO! A definite NO!<\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s time for a nap.<\/span><\/p>\n

The answer is NO!<\/span><\/p>\n

Shall we have a bath?<\/span><\/p>\n

The answer\u2019s still NO!<\/span><\/p>\n

What if I dress you up and we can go to visit one of your friends?<\/span><\/p>\n

Your answer is NO! A definite NO!<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

For, every time I ask to help you do something with me<\/span><\/p>\n

Your answer\u2019s in the negative; you claim, “I’m almost three!”<\/span><\/p>\n

You say that you are old enough and almost fully grown<\/span><\/p>\n

And you do not need any help.\u00a0 You\u2019ll do it on your own.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Let\u2019s go read a book.<\/span><\/p>\n

The answer is NO!<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s go for a walk.<\/span><\/p>\n

The answer\u2019s still NO!<\/span><\/p>\n

What if I pick a toy I know you like so you can play with me?<\/span><\/p>\n

Your answer is NO! A definite NO!<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

For, every time I ask to help you do something with me<\/span><\/p>\n

Your answer\u2019s in the negative; you claim, “I’m almost three!”<\/span><\/p>\n

You say that you are old enough and almost fully grown<\/span><\/p>\n

And you do not need any help.\u00a0 You\u2019ll do it on your own<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

So I\u2019ll let you choose<\/span><\/p>\n

What you want to eat<\/span><\/p>\n

Clothes you want to wear<\/span><\/p>\n

Who washes your feet<\/span><\/p>\n

I give you choices now; I see you smile; you answer with a \u201cYes!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

I get what you want; I don\u2019t have to guess.<\/span><\/p>\n

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So parents out there, hear me out, a lesson you can learn.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t make your kids do all you say; sometimes give them a turn.<\/span><\/p>\n

Provide them with some choices; let them choose not to make war.<\/span><\/p>\n

And maybe we all will survive until they\u2019re almost four.<\/span><\/p>\n

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