On Sunday my children got orange Tic-Tacs for saying their Bible verse.
They think those rattling boxes are da bomb, way cool, awesome, etc. Definitely better than sliced bread. They are downright fascinated. I never realized that I had so isolated them from this important cultural candy.
Before we were even out the church doors they asked me if they could have one. One Tic-Tac? Sure.
Every 3 minutes after that, except for the blessed Sunday nap time, they were asking if they could eat another one!
As soon as my 3 yo daughter got up from her nap she wanted to know if she could eat her Kit-Kats. I was confused – we don’t have those in the house right now.
“It’s Kit-Tacs,” my 5yo replies.
“Oh! Your Tic-Tacs.”
“Mrs. Teacher said Kit-Tacs,” insisted the 3 yo.
“I don’t think so.”
[This is the same girl who kept asking to eat an air mattress all week. I split the last Airhead 3 ways on Friday.]
“Look at this Mommy!” My 5 yo proudly showed me how he can open the box using only one hand. Oh, we are a talented lot here.
They both hand the candies to their 2yo sister like they’re giving carrots to a horse. “Can I give her one?” “Can I give her one of mine, too?” She doesn’t care; just shoves them in and puts her hand back out.
While I was brushing my teeth my daughter showed me a white pill-like object in her palm. My heart beat rapidly until she said, “Look, they turn white!” Then she popped the half eaten Tic-Tac back in her mouth.
So, thank you Mrs. Junior Church Teacher. [That's said sarcastically in case you didn't catch it.] You know who you are!
Cute. They are intriguing, aren’t they?
Haha! I’m glad your children enjoyed them so much. Your 5yo has requested the same thing if he can say his verse next time. Maybe I’ll buy Kit Kats instead.
I know I used to be the same way with Tic Tacs. They are sooo made for kids! (well, not really, but they sure do make a bigger impact on kids than on adults.)