i've taken to calling my son "The Governor" in my head, seeing as he issues directives of all sorts that apply primarily in Equilibrium-Land." For the most part, he has outgrown the stage where he can wear the "Benevolent Dictator" t-shirt found here. his style of leadership is subject to negotiation and occasional reasoning.
of course, like some other state governors, he can be bribed effectively.
he has interpersonal politics down to a science, that one. we all know that Bill Clinton was at one time the governor of Arkansas, a position that no doubt he owed to skillful negotiation and the ability to read other people. my son is a fabulous negotiator. he will wake up, bat his eyes, and shyly ask in a reverent voice, "ice cream?" first thing in the morning. i consider my role at that time to be Lieutenant Governor and recommend an alternate course of action.
but i did waver slightly in my resolution. who can resist a hug and a sunny smile?
he did almost pull a fast one on me last night. we had come home from the park, and he convinced me that all he wanted to do was to say hi to the dog who lives in the house behind ours and then come right back in for bedtime. but the second he got outside, he pulls out his toy dump truck to play. son of a gun--it's like he promised not to raise taxes, but then raises taxes.
So, The Governor it is. I promise to keep you informed of his developing political platform and public appearances.
Posted by equilibrium-girl at May 12, 2004 12:39 PM