Rui Rui and the TV

Rui Rui is a TV junkie. She can watch TV whole day if she gets her way.

Being responsible parents, we have had to set restrictions for her. E.g.
(1) No TV before 11am on weekends
(2) limited TV watching to 2 hours a day
(3) No unsuitable programs like violence, sex etc.

Last Sunday, I was alone at home with the kids and maid. Ben had to work. I asked Rui if she wanted to go playground with me and Yan. To my surprise, she replied "No, I don't want to go. Come back must wash hands and legs". I thought she was busy drawing and colouring and was having too much fun so I didn't press her to follow. I went down with Yan alone.

We were at the playground for barely 5 min when Yan told me she needed to pee. So I had to rush home with Yan.

At the door, I called out to Rui. At that instant, I saw a fluster of action happening infront of the TV. I couldn't see exactly what happened cos the TV console was blocking my view, but I knew it was Rui rui frantically off-ing the TV when she heard my voice! She then ran out, still clutching the remote control and sheepishly called out to me. It was a funny sight. I knew then that she had cheekily on the TV while we were away, thinking we will not be back for a long while!

Later, Auntie Narti recounted that immediately after we left, Rui had asked Narti to on the TV. Narti refused but Rui continued to pester and Narti had no choice but to oblige. Both wore a guilty face when they realised we were back.

I had to laugh. At their sneakiness and at their frantic attempts to cover up their actions. I told Rui that she shouldn't do this in the future. But I obliged by letting her finish her Barbie cartoon anyway...