Soleil is bold and fearless. She treads waters where none of my other kids have dared tread. Neither age nor size intimidates her. Good thing? Or bad thing. In our house we have a rule that you don't brings toys or anything else to the table. It's distracting and just gets in the way. Soleil is well aware of this rule. But she still occasionally tests the waters, hoping that one time she'll get away with it. Tonight at dinner, she brought her blanket AND stuffed animal to the table and plopped them both right on top without hesitation. I stopped right in my tracks and sternly responded, "Absolutely Not! No blankets at the table." Usually she quickly realizes she's not getting away with it and walks away snorting "fine" or something teeny-bopper-ish. But not tonight! She just stared me right back in the eyes and yelled determinedly, "Why!!" Woah, I quickly jumped on that with, "Don't you dare talk that way to me little missy!...
A family that plays together, stays together.