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Truett and the Crazy Elevator

I really don’t like to do the putting people in a box thing but let’s just say that if I absolutely had to do it with the kids, I’d put Truett in a box labelled “Not Likely to Get Stuck in Sticky Situations” while Kirsten would end up straight in the “Look, A Sticky Situation – LET’S GO THERE!” box.

I’m speaking metaphorically of course, but now that I think about it, it might not be such a bad idea to put them in a real box like this when they’re being difficult.

Relax, I’m not going to call it the Box of SHAME. I’ll christen it with a cute name like Time-Out Corner and paint pretty little pink flowers on it. I’m considerate that way.

So back to my story – there are these elevators at my block that are mental and I suspect, a little evil. The button that’s supposed to keep the door open works sporadically at best, meaning that the door shuts anytime it damn well pleases. I’ve been attacked by the crazy doors on numerous occasions and one time, the door shut right after Tru stepped in even though I was pressing the button to keep it open.

Good thing it decided to open again after a few seconds but those few seconds must have been an eternity for him because after that incident, Tru is extremely cautious when it comes to elevators.

Kirsten, on the other hand, does not care about getting lost or injured or trapped in confined spaces. She’s 10 times more likely to disappear into a drain while walking (true story – she’s like 1 of 5 people in the world who managed to graze her armpits) or run into a wall.

A couple of days ago, we were on the way back when Kirsten suddenly decided to dash into the lift. I was several steps behind and I was about to run after her when out of nowhere came a flying ninja tackle from Truett. It all happened very quickly and next thing I knew, they were both on the ground with Tru grabbing her in a stranglehold inches away from the evil elevator door.

Kirsten was obviously upset at being tackled but it was nowhere near as upset as Tru was. He was furious at me for letting her run unsupervised and upset at his sister for being so reckless. “You don’t ever do that again, you understand?”, he yelled at her.

Then he turned to me and said sternly, “Mommy you carry her now. You must take care of mei mei better and don’t let her get lost.”

Yes, sir. 

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11 Comments

  • Reply Jus October 20, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    Awww… He sure is sweet, looking out for his sis like that! :)
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  • Reply Yvonne October 20, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    Wah… He is lovely and he cares alot for his sis… that’s a good one..

  • Reply Madeline October 20, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    Tru da man! So sweet :)
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  • Reply San October 20, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    What a big brother! :P
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  • Reply qiu xian October 21, 2011 at 10:14 am

    Too funny! And sweet at the same time… my house lifts are also mental. They shut the moment you put your foot out of it like they can’t wait to spit us out. Guess they don’t really like us humans.

  • Reply Elaine October 21, 2011 at 11:32 am

    Tru’s indeed the sweetest big brother on the planet!

  • Reply Angie October 21, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    Tru is such a dear brother to have. So protective of his sister. Treasure these sweet moments….

  • Reply lilsnooze October 21, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    OH! That’s totally AWESOME of Tru!

  • Reply Jen October 21, 2011 at 7:11 pm

    Impressive!!! Tru–lil Kirsten guardian angel

  • Reply Lily October 21, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    I want to marry Tru!!! Haha

  • Reply Bun Bun Makeup Tips October 22, 2011 at 3:34 am

    Awwww. He is such a brave and protective kor kor! =D

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