In My Defense

I know about Mom's post accusing me of causing her to lose sleep. She and Dad talk about me all the time as if I can't hear them. In fact, I have very good hearing. Mom's isn't so great though. I will be eating my lunch and will say, "I would like a little more please." And I will wait, as patiently as I can. Five minutes later, I try again. (Mom likes to clean the kitchen while I sit in my high chair and eat cheerios.) No luck. Then suddenly she'll say, "Ben would you like a little more fruit?" Duh! She tries to get me to do these hand motions. "More, more," and I just look at her and shake my head. Is it my fault she doesn't hear me?

Anyway, about the sleep. I would like it noted for the record that I slept much better before Mom discovered the Farmer's Market. She discovered Curry in a Hurry, some of the spiciest Indian food I have ever had. Mom, however, seems to like it, despite the fact that it makes me feel a little queasy when she eats it. Then there is the garlic sauce that Mrs. Richmond recommended. I do pretty well with garlic, but please Mom, not that much garlic. I'm encouraging her to stick to the fruits and veggies. But back to the sleep issue. I KNOW that Dad has been known to get up in the night for a snack. I just think I should be able to do the same thing.