Kayti is working on her first major school project and Rex and I are having a devil of a time letting her do it herself.
It's really been a test of her boundaries, as she has had to stand up to us and say, "No, I want to do it THIS way!" sending us whimpering back into our corners.
I remember once in 7th grade I let a science project slide until the night before it was due, and my poor dad stayed up half the night putting something together for me. He actually did the whole thing -- it was a homemade battery. I was so grateful to him. I felt guilty, too. Not because I hadn't done my own project, but that my dad lost so much sleep. I've never felt guilty about getting someone else to do my work!
Kayti is having some interesting ideas and I'm proud of her creativity. Of course, it would have been nice if she'd started the project three days ago like we begged her to.
At 9 p.m., she decided she needed a nap and made me promise to wake her up in an hour and a half so she could continue working. She's sleeping now in the recliner. It's a perfect time for Rex and me to hijack the project. We'll tell her elves must have done it.
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I never knew such evil thoughts could enter your head!
ReplyDeleteWell, we didn't do it! Cut us some slack!
DeleteWhat project was that?
ReplyDeleteI have no idea.
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