parenting kenny vs. sadie
So, last night I came home early so Overboard could stay late at work. This means that I got to pick up Kenny from daycare and get the highly coveted, "excited embrace" - which is when Kenny sees Mommy or Daddy from across the room at daycare and comes running full tilt into her/his arms. This small act of supreme excitement can make an entire day's frustration disappear.
While Kenny was having a lovely meltdown over Daddy's dinner menu, Overboard decided to call and check in. I tried to talk to her, but was distracted by the toddler who had decided to scream and throw food around the kitchen like a reality TV chef with anger management issues.
As I chastised Kenny for his rude behavior, Overboard snapped in my ear that I shouldn't "talk to Kenny like he's Sadie." But I disagree. I don't talk to Kenny like he's a dog, I've simply been talking to the dog like she's a child for 12 years now.
While Kenny was having a lovely meltdown over Daddy's dinner menu, Overboard decided to call and check in. I tried to talk to her, but was distracted by the toddler who had decided to scream and throw food around the kitchen like a reality TV chef with anger management issues.
As I chastised Kenny for his rude behavior, Overboard snapped in my ear that I shouldn't "talk to Kenny like he's Sadie." But I disagree. I don't talk to Kenny like he's a dog, I've simply been talking to the dog like she's a child for 12 years now.
posted by Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel at 6:45 PM
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