Ok, so let me confess first: I argued today with a 4-year-old about our family computer. She is home sick – well, banned from daycare until her belly is better (which, I am happy to say, will likely be by evening!).
So I’m working from home. Usually, I’m pretty successful. Today, she’s a bit more demanding.
As my husband said, “She’s a social butterfly and you’re not being social.”
Yea, no kidding!
I broke out the stickers, the coloring, the movies. She even brought out all her clothes from her “summer” box to “try on” to make sure they fit. That one was her idea.
But after a bit, well, she wants the computer. My kids like the online coloring and a few kid-friendly sites.
“I’ll give you five drinks then it’s my turn.”
She took five sips of her juice pouch.
“Mom, are you done yet? I’ll eat five crackers.”
She ate five crackers.
“Mom! It’s my turn.”
I finally looked at her, aghast, and said, “I am not arguing with a 4-year-old about the computer. I’m almost done then I can do an interview with paper and pen.”
Two seconds later: “Are you done yet?”
Oh, and the best part, “Mom, just figure it out.”
AHH!!! She’s 4! Really! I swear. She talks like a 12-year-old sometimes, but she’s 4!
I’m amazed how her mind works. Just now – after eating lunch – she said, “I’ll pick out a few movies to watch.”
She came upstairs with 12 in her arms.
At least THAT will keep her busy for awhile.
“Which one do you want to watch?” she just asked me, “Star Wars? Star Wars? Star Wars?”
Guess I’ll be working with “Star Wars” in the background!
