Why Women Lie

[judy]

As women, there are many times when lying is far more efficient than telling the truth.

Example: "Marcy, take that crayon out of your mouth! No Mommy, I'm eating it for breakfast. But honey, if you eat that red crayon, your nose, your ears and your hands will turn bright red. How will Santa recognize you when he's looking for you to give you your Christmas presents? Mommy, can I have cereal instead?"

"Why are we having leftovers for dinner? You know I hate leftovers! Leftovers?
How can you say that? (tears and sniffling accompany these comments). I cooked your dinner with love, and you're calling it leftovers? (Stomps out of kitchen). The following night, hubby comes come with lovely roses.

Yes sweetie, I love the green streaks in your hair. In fact, can I borrow the dye? I'm going to try some myself. And, by the way, I think it's time for a tongue ring. Will you come with me and help me choose? What do you mean I'll embarrass you? You don't embarrass me! If you can do it, so can I! Maybe we'll go after you come home from school. You're never coming home again?
Please email me with your new family's address and phone number. Oh, and don't take that green dye with you. I want to use it after I clean up the breakfast dishes.