Kirienne's Mommy

K and I are currently visiting our family in California and participating in their usual daily life, which, at my parents' house, means piano lessons. Of course, K LOVES this -- kids come and go, play music, and are at her disposal while they await their lessons. What could be more fun than an even more captive audience!

The other night, I was exhausted and just didn't have the headroom to be a fun "room monitor" for K while she colored with one of Mom's students, a little boy named Irwin. The two had stationed themselves in my parents' small office room and were about to commence with the artwork when Irwin said, "I want to color outside." I said, "I'm sorry, but she can't go outside right now. You can take your colors and a page, if you want, but I need her to stay inside." I was about to take a much-needed shower and wanted to make sure K didn't meander while I was occupied. I put my Dad on "kid duty" and then let K know where I'd be. I felt like I was lacking in my kid-friendliness, but I was really spent.

Later, as K, Mom and I were eating dinner, I recounted the story and said, "I'm sure Irwin's thinking, 'Kirienne's Mommy is a mean, old lady!'" Immediately, K, who I didn't even know was listening, said, "Oh no, Mommy! Irwin doesn't think that! Because MY Mommy is NICE! And you are NOT old!"

Nothin' like props from your peeps to turn your day around!