Wednesday, March 18, 2009

The Kissing Bandit Strikes!

My toddler is a kissing bandit.

She steals kisses whenever the opportunity presents itself. She blows kisses to strangers across grocery stores. She dashes around blowing air kisses all day, diva that she is. And she firmly plants one on you when you least expect it.

Her sister often falls victim.

“Mommy!! She broke my dolly, she won’t give back my Triceratops, and, and …..

MMMMMPPPAAAHHH!!!!!!

..…and she won’t stop kissing my knee! Ick.”

Cashiers frequently are targeted.

“And your total is 48 even. Got any coupons?”

Kiss.Kiss.Kiss.Kiss.Kiss.Kiss.

Kitty’s efforts to escape are fruitless.

Smack.Smack.Smack.Smack.Smack.

Granny happily offers herself up as a sacrificial lamb.

Peck.Peck.Peck.Peck.Peck.Peck. Peck. (Squeeze!)

Sometimes it comes in handy. Her charm helped me out of that awkward moment on the highway.

“Is there a problem, officer?”

Kiss.Wave.Smile.Kiss.Kiss.Kiss.Kiss.

And, she’s always the one to diffuse a tense moment.

‘Well, ain’t that like the pot calling the kettle black, Mr.Shopoholic?!”

Kissity.Kiss.Kissity.Kiss.Kiss.

Needless to say, she has many fans. She is adored, cherished and loved…all over town.

She will outgrow this by prom, ya think?

36 comments:

Nicole said...

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Unknown said...

Too cute. Fortunately for you, and her daddy, she will think kissing is icky long before the prom.

Love your blog ... looking forward to reading more.

Winks & Smiles,
Wifey

Nicole said...

That's funny...Boone just learned how to ksis us when we ask for one!

deb@virginia blue said...

toddler kisses are the best!!!

such a cute post =)

Amy said...

I think our children hang out. When everyone leaves the blowing of kisses starts and keeps going. It is way cute.

Anonymous said...

She sounds so adorable!

Natalie said...

Michele, I personally am becoming afraid because my almost 11year old was like that as a littlie, AND SHE STILL IS!!!!!
Oh no!

Anonymous said...

That is so cute!

Suzi said...

If you are lucky!

SoBella Creations said...

Sounds adorable! If I want a kiss my 2 year old says no hugs first.

Shannon said...

I'll take a kissing bandit over my 3 year-old's eye rolling anyday. Yes, it has already begun!!

Musings of the Mrs. said...

I sure wish my niece was a kissing bandit. I've only ever gotten one kiss and she's almost two. I think I'm jealous.

Unknown said...

So sweet! Everyone loves kisses from a cutie.

Unknown said...

Kissing is good, licking on the other hand, not so good! Baby Girl likes to lick! GROSS.

Carrie said...

I love my little girls kisses. She is very loving and wants to be held even at 3. I am soooo lucky. It will stink when it ends.

Tara said...

sadly yes, she'll grow out of it and you'll be begging that sweetness back... she's too cute!

Anonymous said...

This sounds just like my Bitty. Well, when she isn't throwing her self on the floor or couch or what ever object she can find during her recent tantrums. I hope they both out grow it before we both get a letter home "Dear Mommy of the year, your daughter was kissing all the boys on the play ground today. Could you please do something about this?" Can we help that they are so loving? The kisses are too sweet to say no to.

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness those kisses are like invisibility potion. They could have just eaten a whole carton of just bought and put in the fridge strawberries but plant a kiss on me and I'm like "What strawberries? Mmm...I love ya kid" Jedi mind tricks these kids have.

My best, Lynn
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Vickie said...

I was thinking how sweet, until your brought up prom. Yikes!!!

Anonymous said...

My son is a kisser too.

I often have to pull him away from other kids he is unwilling kissing.

We should keep these two apart.

Anonymous said...

Awww...I miss my little baby kisses...

rachel... said...

I wouldn't count on it (the outgrowing by prom part). I had a friend in high school who was known as the kissing bandit. ;)

Jaden Paige said...

Aww, that is so sweet... And handy for you when the time is right! lol...

Hopefully she keeps it up as long as she's cute and little, and then firmly decides that boys have cooties right around age 13 ;o)

BloggessJ said...

No I don't think she will. But at least it's helpful in most cases right?

Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting said...

Aww, that's adorable :)

Because of Love said...

Hey there.
I can't remember how I came across your blog, but I am really enjoying reading it. Thanks for the smiles!

I am so glad that I found you, and that we can follow each other.

Anonymous said...

Maybe she won't grow out of it! She may be the kissing bandit for the rest of her life.

Jeanne Estridge said...

If "she" is the little one on your sidebar, then she's got looks AND charm.

nikkicrumpet said...

If she doesn't...she'll have EVEN MORE FANS!!!!!!!!

Anjanette Young said...

I just love kisses... That is so cute.

You received the "Kreative Blogger" award. :0)

Have a great weekend.

Stacy Uncorked said...

Love this post! Kissing toddlers are so cute! Most likely she'll outgrow it before prom...at least I'm hoping Princess Nagger does! ;)

Kathy B! said...

I think you might want to encourage this at least a little longer! If the kissing bandit can get you out of hot water with the police, think of what other predicaments it might save you from?!

Dawn Parsons Smith said...

Those little kissing bandits are the cutest little criminals around!

Coffee with Cathy said...

Oh, so adorable! My almost 1-year-old grandson is fascinating with waving now -- he'll wave at people, cars, dogs, squirrels, trees ... Maybe we should get those two together!

D said...

The other day at the library, 21 month old G kept chasing a 10 month old that we don't know who was crawling around the floor saying, "Kiss baby. Wanna kiss the baby!" It was adorable and slightly weird all at once.

Might have a young politician on our hands? Maybe you do too?

jubilee said...

At least she is kissing normal things. If she were a boy you might be dealing with kissing door handles at church and the undersides of restaurant tables. It could happen. It happens here in the Jubilant household. Ick.