Minor differences: Truett and Kirsten

When you have more than one kid, you realize how minor differences can sometimes make all the difference in the world.

#1: Kirsten using tears as leverage – extremely effective

The kids are playing and Tru reaches out to snatch a toy out of his sister’s hands.

Kirsten: That’s mine!

Tru: I take. You let me play a while ok?

Kirsten: No. I need the toy, you give me?

Tru: You must share, mei mei.

Kirsten: I’m going to cry. (proceeds to opens her mouth)

Tru: (clasps one hand over he mouth while shoving the toy back with the other hand) Ok ok, I give it back.

#2: Truett using tears as leverage – not quite so effective

The kids are playing and Kirsten reaches out to snatch a toy out of her brother’s hands.

Tru: You cannot snatch!

Kirsten: It’s mine!

Tru: I was playing first, you give it back.

Kirsten: No.

Tru: I’m going to cry, ok.

Kirsten: Ok, you cry. I take tissue for you.

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#1: Kirsten playing with toys

Kirsten: Duck duck, you close your eyes and sleep, I cover blankie for you.

#2: Truett playing with toys

Tru: Mommmmm, my train is broken.

Me: How did you manage to break it? It’s made of wood.

Tru: The train had an accident. I threw it on the floor.

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#1: Kirsten on going to school

Kirsten: I like to go to school – I play toys, sing songs, eat rice and chicken. I feed myself very well!

#2: Truett on going to school

Truett: I got no school today right, mommy?

Me: Today’s Thursday, sweetheart, there is school today.

Truett: I think I’m not feeling well, I need to see the doctor.