She is so calm

I have been outside for the past few days pulling up weeds, redefining previous garden boundary lines were the ground has sucuumbed to grass and planting cooler weather crops. The barn cats have been eating just about everything I’ve planted. They need roughage for their diets, I agree, but they could eat the 6 acres of grass our landlord owns.

I’m glad that the weather is getting warmer. The children have certainly exhibited signs of cabin fever. Their cabin fever has exhibited signs of yelling on my part. Below is a pre-spring excerpt of a typical conversation with my six year old:

The boy: “Mom, there’s nothing to do.” He dramatically slumps down on the couch.

Me: “Find something to do.” As if that sentence will end the conversation and stimulate action…right?

The boy: “I can’t, because I can’t think of anything.” 

Me: “You’re six years old. You have had six years to learn how to entertain yourself. Find something.”

The boy: “Like what?”

Me: “I don’t know! Something! What about all your toys from Christmas and your birthday? Go find one.”

The boy: “Which one should I pick? I can’t think of what to pick. Which one would you pick?”

Obviously the bordem discussion continues on. Our six year old posesses the ability to talk persistently until the patience in his opposition completely wears out. It’s an amazing talent.

Enjoy your spring!