As a parent, you often find yourself doing things which to the casual observer would seem ridiculous. But, to you, there is a very logical, rational explanation.
Case in point: Tonight, I had to draw 30 trapezoids on a piece of paper before Thing 1 would go to bed. Seem a little strange? Not at all.
We’ve been using potty charts with good results. Each successful potty trip results in a sticker on the chart. Fill up the chart and the reward is a trip to the toy store. The charts get bigger each time, so more stickers are required to fill them up.
So, where do the trapezoids come in?
Each time we use different shapes on the chart. This time, Thing 1 decided he wanted to have trapezoids. Since it would take forever for him to draw so many trapezoids (we are up to 30), I did it. Then he puts in the numbers.
Like I said. Perfectly, logical reason.
I absolutely love the backwards “30”. It’s stuff like that that just pulls my heartstrings and let’s my kids get away with anything.
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I love it.