Compromise

Kids, most of the time, are needy. It's the way they are, they don't know any better. What I have learned while babysitting is compromise will save you. Now there are certain things that you can't compromise on. Some rules are there for their safety or well-being, ....or YOUR well being. 

There are other things, however, that you just have to through your arms up in the air and give some slack. 

Example: Today while getting a little boy ready for school he insisted on wearing his green coat. Well, today was the first signs of snow. The wind was sharp and everything was wet. Wearing his green coat was out of the question, it wasn't think enough. After several minutes of going back and forth, I just had to compromise, we were on the verge of being late for school. What was the compromise? Yes, you may wear your green "North Face" but you have wear your winter coat over it... he went for it. Given he walked his arms stiff, and I'm still shocked that we got his car seat straps over him, but we were on time for school and he had his green coat! 

Often, the compromise you make with the little faces ends up making an awesome story..or blog! 

Until the next adventure ...

SuperSitter out.