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Lesson in sharing and patience
It seems more than a few parents are soon expecting their second child. To them, I offer this story:
Eldest child to youngest child: "Share."
Youngest child, responding: "No, you share."
Eldest child, insisting: "No, you share"
Youngest child, also insisting: "No, you share"
Eldest child, shouting: "NO, you share!"
Youngest child, giving up: "Waaah!"
Me, the little angry parent: "Both of you learn how to take turns. Be patient. Now."
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gee Mike... this sounds so familiar to me... hmmm... wonder why...
OH, RIGHT!
I hear (and say) this daily!!
Blessings,
Karla
Posted by: Karla ~ Looking Towards Heaven | February 19, 2008 at 11:15 AM
such a hard concept to learn
Posted by: jen | February 19, 2008 at 06:44 PM
You and me both dearie!
Cheers
Posted by: Maddy | February 19, 2008 at 07:13 PM
Since I'm one of those expecting a 2nd child; thanks for the lesson! :)
Posted by: Michelle | February 19, 2008 at 08:08 PM
Isn't THAT true!! Totally!
Posted by: Pass the Torch | February 19, 2008 at 08:26 PM
Uh oh. Will have to keep that in mind.
Posted by: Lundie | February 20, 2008 at 07:06 PM
lol been there, done that! BTW, it doesn't end no matter how old they are
ps thanks for the comment on my blog :)
Posted by: Tina | February 21, 2008 at 05:27 PM
I always enjoy your stories. Very cute. I'm sure I have this to look forward too with two little boys!
Posted by: Kilikina | February 23, 2008 at 01:17 AM
grin!!! That so sounds like our house. Patience is a virtue and I ain't been blessed by that too much...
Posted by: The Estrogen Files | February 24, 2008 at 03:42 PM
LOL I guess I have this to look forward too.
Posted by: Twisted Cinderella | February 25, 2008 at 07:14 AM
hi mike,
it's been a while.
just stopped in to see how you are doing.
loved your grumpy anecdote.
~chesca
Posted by: chesca (exskindiver) | February 27, 2008 at 05:57 AM
hi mike,
it's been a while.
just stopped in to see how you are doing.
loved your grumpy anecdote.
~chesca
Posted by: chesca (exskindiver) | February 27, 2008 at 05:58 AM
When they FINALLY learn to share the *right* way, you want them to stop, 'cause they start sharing things like colds, and the flu (can you tell what is happening in my house right now?!?)....
Posted by: Laura | February 27, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Thanks for all the things I have to look forward to......
Jenn
Posted by: Jenn | February 27, 2008 at 09:35 PM
LOL, too funny, but my 19 month old is the one to take charge over my 3 year old!!! She is a very independent little girly
Posted by: Haylee's Gifts | February 28, 2008 at 08:26 PM
How did you hear this from our house today? Huh?!?!LOL
Posted by: Michelle in Mx | March 07, 2008 at 08:51 PM
You forgot the end of the conversation where both kids say in unison, "WHY"? LOL!
Posted by: Mimi | March 09, 2008 at 09:03 PM
Perfect.
That's exactly how it is.
I cringe when I hear myself snap at them, Be patient!!
Now they're old enough to say things like, Mom, you're being mean to me.
Ouch.
Posted by: Jodie | April 01, 2008 at 10:55 AM
does sarcasm work with...you kids? Does it really?? LOL!
What is your secret?!
Posted by: Stacey | May 20, 2008 at 10:02 AM