Thursday, June 23, 2011

My kids can apparently be courteous and nice to each other, and may, after all, become civilized people.

The scene: This evening. Skipper is playing in the dining room. Dutch enters the room.

Dutch: Skipper, can I play with you?
Skipper: Yes, you can play with me!
Dutch: Okay, what are you playing?
Skipper: I'm playing baby.
Dutch: Okay!

They play. Nobody screams. Nobody bullies. I make a mental note to remember this moment.

1 comment:

JT said...

very sweet. heartwarming.

months go by

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