Very Vocal Vikings Immovable Law of Parenting:
The frequency and intensity of child drama increases exponentially the later you get after their bedtime.
Tag: Tuck-ins
There is no try
Me: “You’ve goofed around for three hours, so now there is no way you can possibly get all your chores done by the deadline (in 40 minutes). You have to shower, clean your room, make your lunch, and practice piano. Are you even going to try, or just lose your allowance?”
Danger Monkey, age 8: “There is no try: Do or do not. And I choose to do it.”
Wonderful Wife: “I could not be prouder of your attitude right now.”
Me: (as he runs upstairs) “But you still have to actually do it.”
Tuck it in
Tonight’s tuck-ins began with a giant family cuddle pile in our hotel room.
Sometimes love feels like a bony little elbow in your spleen.
And that’s a good thing.
Very Vocal Viking 