Oh, it's that time of year. Christmas decorations up, holiday cards out and counting down the days until Holiday break. This morning it happens...just like clock work. Pre-holiday meltdown...not me, but Laurel.
I have seen this before. The catalyst could be anything...soggy cereal, an outfit that isn't right or undies/socks that are wonky. This morning it was a sewing project that she couldn't do on her own. Laurel has trying to be so good. (To get on the nice list.) But she is also incredibly tired and needs a break from school. The anticipation of the holiday is also stretching her to the limit. And then this morning it happens:
JCW: C'mon Laurel, we need to brush teeth and hair.
LAW: I don't want to...and I can't do the sewing...
JCW: (Stupidly ignoring her new sewing project) You know Laurel, Santa watches these moments...I really need cooperation.
LAW: (Dissolving into tears...) I just know I am on the naughty list.
JCW: (Oh crap...)
Are you kidding me? I can't even leverage Santa? And then I cave...I, then, tell her that I know, guarantee that you are not on the naughty list.
Honestly, I try to smooth it over but Ching is doing drop off for both girls. I did my duty...I made their lunches, outfits out, breakfast, etc. I have to get to "a meeting." Best of luck to you CCW.
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