I haven't been writing much about Inwe lately. I do apologize for this. It isn't that she has been sedentary and uninteresting. She's amazing as usual. Inwe is so amazing that I must be careful so that I don't let my pride get the best of me. She's just so wonderful. She's articulate, willing to learn anything, friendly, and engaging.
But, keeping my pride in check is not what I haven't been writing lately. The reason is that Inwe and I aren't getting along well. This happens off and on. We bang heads, our strong personalities getting in the way of harmony.
This time, both of us recognized what was happening. Last night we had a conversation about it.
"Mommy, we need to talk."
"Yes, Inwe, we do. You and I haven't been getting along so well."
"No, we haven't."
"We really need to figure out how to change that."
Inwe said while wagging her finger at me, "Mommy, if you stop yelling at me, I'll stop yelling at you."
"Okay. How about you stop telling me no when I ask you to do something." I held up my hand to stop her interruption. "And, I won't ask you to do anything silly or crazy."
Inwe cocked her head to the side, "Mommy." I knew a big statement was coming. "How about you let me do what I want and then I won't tell you no."
We didn't get to finish the conversation as the ill baby Finwe demanded my attention. You do know she's just four years of age.
3 comments:
OMG!
I love this strong minded child. One who clearly sees that if she were left to her own devises, she would absolutely fine.
Of course she hasn't learned to gas a car, drive, replace a light bulb, or use the clothes washer yet.
Maybe you should point out to her that she just isn't ready yet to be on her own...When she can do all of these things and moves out on her own...then she can do whatever she wants.
Knowing your children as I do, this one in particular (the one who pointed out june bugs in the garden before the age of one), this conversation does not surprise me at all. I love how you can and do dialogue with your kids. It's so fabulous.
That's my Inwe!
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