I tried telling Mary Jane that we were on our way home, in the car, North Decatur Rd, Atlanta - each answer led to more frustration. She had a very specific answer in mind, one which I was not providing. To be fair, I (like many women) have been guilty of playing these same mind-reading games with my husband. I finally told Mary Jane that I was in an airplane, where was she? Charlotte chimed in that she was also in an airplane. The situation was then successfully diffused.
I have always tried to answer all questions from my kids with an answer besides "just because" but sometimes finding the right answer seems almost impossible. I am no longer surprised when I am unable to answer a seemingly simple question to the satisfaction of a 2 year old. Sometimes I just take the easy way out, and I change the subject in order to avoid providing an answer. Suggesting a trip to Starbucks usually does the trick.
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Brilliant! Really brilliant! No wonder you're so successful at being a Mommy and wife (although I'm not at all sure the "I'm in an airplane" distraction would work in a conversation with Rob, but it was a great idea with Mary Jane). Keep up the good work with those 3 little cuties!
Love all of you,
Mom
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