My sister recently told me, my niece knows how to lie. This post is based on a true story, directed, and performed by, my niece; a two and half years old kid. So, it’s all about sassy toddlerhood.

I must say, I can not be more proud of this little manipulative, “bossy” child. I was not surprised, but now I see how far she shines. Literally. So so bright 🙂

My sister has three children. A son and two daughters. Her son is three and a half years old (yes, his brilliant sister was born exactly the day before his first birthday), and her youngest, a baby girl. Eight months.

Our story begins with my sister deciding she had enough; she was fed up with her little star’s rage scenes. We all thought the change in her behavior was due to her age; and simple jealousy; after all, she has to share parental attention with the newcomer.

So, after some brainstorming, my sister and her husband decided to make the time and invest it in their “little star”. The Idea was basically pampering her, on a special day, dedicated to her; only she and her parents. They asked her – “would you like to spend a day with us, without your brother and sister”? She shouted YEEEEEEEEEES. The kid couldn’t be happier.

During bedtime, she was told they’re going for an outing tomorrow; and she’ll get to pick a gift for herself; and afterward, they’ll have a nice meal at a restaurant. Her parents pointed out, her brother and sister will not be joining them; so she should not tell them anything about their plans.

On the next morning, the kid made no signs indicating of something special. Just an ordinary morning. BUT, children see everything. It was her brother who asked her – “Why don’t you get out of your pajamas? Why don’t you get going? Come on, we need to get out soon”.

My little sassy niece. She was not confused, oh no. She just looked at her brother, and knew exactly what to say; she knew she had to protect her secret; she knew telling him the truth would create a scene.

“This can be the end of MY special day; he may spoil everything by demanding to join us!”. She did not like the idea, nor allow it to happen. She just looked at her brother and answered him simply – “I don’t feel so well, I’m staying home today”. Just like that.

That’s how her parents discovered their little daughter definitely knows how to lie.

When I stopped by to visit, I asked her what was she up to today? I thought she would share her special day with me. She looked around, and her brother was playing nearby. She just said – “I stayed home auntie. I did not feel well”.

I think the “little star” will run the house soon 🙂

For more posts on the subject of lies and untruthfulness, read our previous posts.

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