Litter Bugger

- Walking home from nursery -
Number 1: (looking at the litter) Why is there lots of bits on the floor?
Me: Because people drop it, instead of using the bin.
Number 1: Oh, that's naughty. People are horrid.
Me: (Feeling proud) Yes. Yes they are. Good observation, kid.
- A little further down the path -
Number 1: Why do dogs poo outside? Can I poo outside?
Me:... And she's back.

In that short journey home, I went from oh my! I'm rasing the perfect little girl to, oh no! My child wants to shit outside!! Maybe it isn't a fox that's been leaving gifts, in the garden!!!

When we got home, she decided her empty cup and crisps packet, lived on the living room floor and threw a tantrum screaming why and no, when I asked her to put them in the bin. Not quite the anti litter bug, I thought she was!! 
I've found rubbish hidden in toys, in cupboards and under the sofa and don't get me started on hidden food!

Once, when Number 1 was about 18months old, I was enjoying my morning brew, while she toddled about. She'd had her breakfast of cereal and was merrily playing away. Next time I looked up, she was eating toast... I still, to this day, have no idea when she got it from and how long, it had been in its hiding spot. She munched away like it was freshly made. I left her to it, as it kept her quiet and I got to enjoy my brew!

I don't remember the last time I enjoyed a quiet brew. I might start hiding toast, around the house!!

Kids have ridiculous double standards!!  It's not OK to drop rubbish outside but in Mummys front room, it's a free for all!!