Random observations on kids, exercise, sports, and whatever else comes up.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Good Manners

If TLB wants something, he must ask for it properly.   "May I have _____?"   He doesn't always remember.  Sometimes it begins as "I want _____,"  but he gets nothing from us until it becomes a request with "please" on it.

This morning, TLB wanted Daddy to go to the play room with him, but Daddy was still eating breakfast.

"Come on, Daddy!"  TLB insisted.

Daddy calmly explained that he would happily go to the play room with TLB as soon as he was finished with his breakfast.

Misinterpreting the delay, TLB changed his approach:  "May I have 'Come on,' please?"