I took a shower first this morning - it is Monday (mommy's Boston day) - but I was running a bit behind as I usually leave before the kids are awake.
When Bill got in the shower, Mackenzie walked into the bathroom.
"Daddy?"
"Yes"
"It's Mommy's Turn...ok?"
"Mommy already took a shower"
"Huh. Ok. After, then it's Mommy's Turn...ok?"
The way she added ok at the end of her comments as if partially asking a question but really one that didn't need an answer. Clearly she understands sharing - good. Clearly she doesn't understand that I was clean and didn't need another shower - bad.
It was an opportunity to teach her sharing and taking turns, an opportunity to let her know that sometimes you don't need another turn. It was an opportunity to just say ok, give her a kiss, and leave without confrontation. Hell, it was only 6 a.m. so I took the easy way out :-)
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I think her use of the work "okay," indicates she will make a good manager someday...
"Tomorrow, I'm going need you to get here on time, okay?" (I use this inflection and wording all the time!)
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