You Are Thoughtful

The other day, we were all outside playing with neighbors.. You are in that stage of life where towards the end of the day (with no nap).. you can become a bit whiny. Well, I had to pull you asside and tell you that you needed to start sharing better or we would go inside. And not 5 minutes later you started whining about not wanting to share a neighbor's toy (you had no toys out there they were all other peoples toys). So I took you inside :( You proceeded to melt down, crying, jumping, screaming, etc. I sent you to your room and told you to stay untill you were done crying.... well you come out sniffling and say you would like to go outside with your friends and play. So I explain that I already told you to share and not whine, you said you would, and then disobeyed anyways... So then I ask you how do I know this time is different? You said (and I quote) "Daddy, I need a moment to think".. I said ok... and you sat on the couch, for about 3 minutes in silence.. then went to your room... Then you came out of your room with an armful of toys and said "Daddy, I will share all these toys with everyone".

Well what could I say, you were presented with a problem, you studied it, and came up with an innovative solution (Daddy is PROUD). We went outside and you shared everything with the other kids and we all had a great time!

You amaze me everyday!