I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil—this is the gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 5:18-19

Monday, June 29, 2009

Put the toilet seat up, please!!

I've always wondered what life would be like having a boy and a girl. My dream has always been that they will be the best of friends, stand up for one another, Trever would treat his sister like a princess always and understand her emotions and drama. I'm learning on a daily basis that they do love each other and they are the best of friends and that they are going to argue at least once a day. This past Friday I experienced an argument I did not see coming, but found myself laughing as it was going on and on and on and on.
I heard Abbie scream "Trever!!!" from their bathroom. He went running to her as though he was ready to rescue her. He had no idea that she was quite upset with him. He asked "what's wrong sissy?" This is where the argument begin.

Abbie: "Trever you need to put the toilet seat up when you go pottie. You got the whole seat wet."

Trever: "Oh sissy, it's not a big deal."

Abbie: "Yes it is because I have to sit on it."

Trever: "Just wipe it off." ---He says it as though she's being so dramatic over nothing. I kept thinking I really should get involved but I just could not stop laughing and I new Abbie was not a happy camper.

Abbie: "That's rude Trever and Daddy told you put the seat up and then down."

Trever: "Whatever..."

Abbie: "Don't roll your eyes at Trever!"

Trever: "Mommy, Abbie's yelling at me."

Abbie: "well he went pottie and got it on the seat. Daddy told him not to do that. Now I have to clean it off."

I did finally regain composer and entered the bathroom to remind them that we should speak kindly to one another and told Abbie a gentle reminder of the rules is sometimes required and Trever just forgot. She apologized for raising her voice and then asked "Mommy, can I just have my own bathroom?" I just started laughing and reminded her that she is only 6 years old and their was no need to add another bathroom just yet. Maybe the future will be Jeff and Trever sharing a bathroom and Abbie can share a bathroom with me. Of coarse the "Ladies of the house" will need the master bathroom. I do have to say over the 10 years I've been married to Jeff I've never had to remind him to put the seat up and then down. His Momma raised him right.

So, Jeanne, Jenny, and Dawn I would like to give you a heads up of one of the small dramatic moments you will deal with in your household. Good luck Girlies. We should have all considered three bathrooms during the construction of our homes.