Monday, October 12, 2009

I Don't Want To!!

My 8 yr. old has begun to show an attitude lately. Yesterday, we went to visit Grandma and Grandpa #2 for the weekend. We went out to pick out pumpkins and then decided to check out a "new to us" trail around the Horicon Marsh. Elizabeth was sent on not getting out of the car. A kicking and screaming match occurred before Daddy challenged her to a race. She is competitive and likes to play games. We raced to be the first one to reach the entrance. We then played a game to see who could find 10 different animals first. After the walk around the "short" path, she played a matching game with Mommy matching several animal prints scattered about.

After the walk, no mention of complaining. All it took was the "first step." Just goes to show what a little pushing and encouragement can do. Think we'll take the long path next time ;)

2 comments:

WWSuzi said...

That is sooo true!! Sometimes all it takes is a little distraction :) Hope you had a great weekend.

Miz said...

sounds like my 3 almost 4 year old.
can I pretend she's just advance for her age? :)