Sunday, July 25, 2010
Auntie Advice
I’m innocently playing on the computer when I realize the niece is curled up into the fetal position on the floor beside me while whisper screaming “don’t hurt me!” as she rolls around with her hand over her ears.
What are you doing?
It’s called The Armadillo. I’m practicing.
Practicing for what?
If someone starts to attack you, you drop to the ground and do this.
*insert niece repeating The Armadillo*
Oh, no. If someone really attacks you – you need to punch them in the head or something. Don’t roll around while they kick you.
Aunt Anna, I can’t do that. It hurts my heart when I hurt someone else. Even if they’re being mean.
Tell you what, kid. If you’re ever attacked…fight back…escape…let your heart hurt and I’ll pay for your therapy to fix it later.
*insert niece flopping back on the floor to practice The Armadillo*
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I’ll read/reply to previous post comments later when I’m at a computer that’s not in the boonies. My Mom’s internet connections won’t open the comments page to even read them.

