"NEVER FORGET THAT YOU ARE A NIGERIAN CHILD"

Even though I lived outside of Nigeria for a good chunk of my childhood, I never ever 'tested' my mother. In fact, my mom recently thanked God (and of course, not me, hahaha) for being a good child that gave her no trouble. Anyway, as much as I love my kids, I have no intention of having my children run me out of my house. As such, I rely heavily on my genetically ingrained Naija mommy skills. Those skills came in handy when I decided to teach him a simple lesson over the weekend - "Never forget that you are a Nigerian child".

Well, on Saturday evening we had dinner with a group of friends to celebrate a neighbor's birthday. (Happy birthday Aunty 'Maka'!). The kids couldn't believe their luck. They were hanging out, at a restaurant, in the evening, with adults! Unfortunately, Bomboy allowed his head to swell! Instead of focusing on his food, he decided to get into a war of words with Uncle 'Pharoah' (lol, if I even try to explain where this nickname came from, una go laugh tyah, but that no be my gist to give).

I tried to coax the boy. For where! I talked to him sweetly, sef. The guy just pushed me to the side and started trying to flirt with various Aunties sitting in his proximity. Finally, I got tired. Haba. Abi, is he my oga? And, since when? Mmssschew!

I picked the boy up and looked him in the eyes. I explained to him that unlike when we are usually surrounded by strangers, we were surrounded by a group of Nigerians (my hubby qualifies, lol!) and one Cameroonian - basically people who are used to, and expect a child to get a good spanking, no matter how small he might be!

Can you believe the boy laughed in my face and 'talked back' to me? In a very loud and condescending voice the guy said,

"MAMA!!!! Da ba bada baba!!!"

And, he pointed his finger as if he was 'warning' me!!!!

WHAT!!! I didn't even know what took over me, I threw that child over my shoulder and spanked his diaper-protected backside (lucky child)! Ehn! The guy sobered, QUICK, QUICK!!!!! hahahaha. He just looked at me! He couldn't believe the indignity of such a public spanking. Silly boy!

I whispered in his ear that his behaviour was unacceptable and that I expected him to eat his food with no problem and quickly.

See as the boy opened his mouth wide for his food, lol! He ate properly and gave no more trouble. All signs of Bomboyism ceased and we all had a lovely evening. Later that night, my husband congratulated me on my skills, lol!!!!!!

Poor child thinks that he can just flash his dimples and that even I, his mother, will be captivated. Yeah right! I doubt he will ever try me again! hahahaha.

Well, people, voting ends in about 6 hours so please, cast a vote in my favor at the Naija Bloggers Award! Also, last week was a tough week for me. Lots of bad news, but I thank God because despite the tribulations, I am grateful for blessings and strength. I engaged in some retail therapy however, lol! I got a pair of ABS by Allen Schwarz shoes, some nesting tables and of course, I also have boxes of furniture ordered after the 'husband hyperventilates over spending issue'. Oops, didn't I plead the fifth on that one? Oh well. And for the last 5 nights, TE has woken with a dry diaper! One step closer to fully potty trained, yay!

Anyway, swing by on Friday for a new TTTEC installment and sorry, I do not have an update on 'Michael' and his wife. But, I will let you guys know when I do.

Have a blessed week!!!!