THE KOBOKO CONSPIRACY

You guys know that I have a koboko ever ready to discipline or threaten discipline when necessary. If you are newer to the blog and are not sure what I am talking about then visit Disciplining the King and The Mystery of the Missing Koboko 1 and 2. Yes, oh, this koboko history is a long one in my house and you need to catch up on your reading to get up to speed.

Anyway, the other day, I discovered that my entire family is plotting to get rid of my koboko. While hanging out in the kitchen, TK casually asked his daddy if daddy was going to spank him. Husband told him no and even went further to remind TK that he has not received a spanking since before we went to Costa Rica. He then told TK that he is such a big boy now, there is no need to spank him anymore.

TK smiled and was very pleased with the progress report he got from his father. He took that opportunity to then ask,

"So, daddy...we can throw away the koboko?"

Mind you I had been minding my business and cooking, oh. But when I heard TK's question, I whipped my head around to pay closer attention to the discussion my family was having. And, I couldn't have focused on their discussion any sooner because out came the following from my husband's mouth,

"Yes, all of you are behaving yourselves. We should get rid of MOMMY'S koboko."

Ehhhh?

First and foremost, I cannot believe that Husband qualified the koboko as "Mommy's koboko". Second, I cannot believe he would sell me out so quickly! May I remind everyone that I was toiling over the stove, cooking dinner for him and his kids. Yet, they were talking of getting rid of my koboko!!!!!

Some of you will remember that the children hid the koboko at one point last year. Since then, TK has tried on numerous occasions to break the thing, as well. Husband also knows that the koboko has proven to be a useful tool in getting TK to be disciplined. I even know that when we go to Dominica this year I will be buying some more to share to other parents!

Well, I put my foot down oh! I turned off the pot of stew I was cooking, walked over to the table where they were sitting and laid down the law.

"NOBODY WILL TOUCH MY KOBOKO!"

And I looked right at Husband who started laughing. Can you imagine? These people are trying me in this house. Let anybody touch that koboko, they will see...

Oh, can I just share one last thing. While watching Miss America on Saturday evening, Bomboy was mystified by the ladies prancing around in bikinis. The guy was watching a bit too intently so i changed the channel, only to be attacked!!! The guy gave me a nasty look and then charged at the remote control, as if he knows how to get back to the pageant. Na wa oh! The guy turns 2 in April and already he is showing serious signs of 'woman wrapparism', yes, that is a word! Even his Grand Aunt Granny B is advising me to keep a closer eye on Bomboy and his brother TK. Thank God TE does not flirt around the way her brothers do. God have mercy.

PS: Can someone leave a good definition for "Woman Wrapper" in the comments section for the no-Nigerian readers? Thanks! Swing by on Friday for the first TTEC installment of 2009. Also, read up in 'Lagos Justice' also known as 'Jungle justice'. The debate on this one is interesting, people are sharing their own personal stories and encounters. Na wa for Naija, oh.

And, if I may just say the Kefee's song, 'Kokoroko', is my JAM!!!!!!! Sometimes, I forget it is a Gospel song, but it truly makes me sooo happy and continuously thankful for life and the blessings I have been afforded. I will add the songa s soon as I can.

Have a fab week and see you on Friday!