Small children are cute, funny, energetic, and sweet. Sometimes they are exasperating, some days inspiring. But they are never, ever subtle. Of all the adjectives available to describe tiny human beings, “shrewd” does not top the list. Preschoolers would make horrible spies. However, they would make excellent super villains.
Here are my top 5 reasons that preschoolers would be fantastic at over-the-top-subterfuge.
1. They cannot keep their intentions a secret.
“Oh, I have had too many jellybeans already? Don’t look at me. No particular reason, I just don’t want you to look at me at this moment. Close your eyes. Do it. And no, I won’t be eating candy, I just want some privacy.”
2. They tip their hand far too early in the game.
“When you tell me that it is nap time then I am going to tell you that you are STUPID and to SHUT UP.”
3. Outrageous punishments for perceived injustice.
“You refuse to buy more Goldfish crackers because ‘allegedly’ we have ‘lots at home’? Watch me throw myself on the floor of this grocery store and FEEL MY WRATH.”
4. Outlandish plans.
“When I get bigger I will buy ALL THE SKITTLES IN THE WORLD AND EAT AS MUCH AS I LIKE and no one will stop me because I will be BIG.”
5. They are always shocked and amazed when their plans are thwarted.
“How could you have known I was emptying an entire can of shaving cream into the sink? Who snitched?”
If we aren’t careful, one day soon these little ankle-biters could rule us all.
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Tough Bananas 
This. Just too hysterical! I’m laughing, but I’ve had every one of these conversations. I love when little kids first try lying. They’re so incredibly bad at it, and they can’t figure out how you know!
They are always so baffled!
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I have totally told my three year old to stop acting like The Dark Lord. He obviously had no idea what I was talking about, but it made me laugh. We survived the day. #winning
Humour that goes over their heads is the best humour.
This should be featured on “freshly pressed.”
Flattered – thank you.
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