Thursday, August 02, 2007

Technically Speaking

Recently Kate (7) has been losing her temper. Often with good reason given she does have two little brothers and an older sister, but we have been reminding her to keep her cool.

So last night I knelt with her as she said her prayers. During her prayer she did ask for help obeying her parents but she didn't talk about losing her temper.

So when she finished we had a little chat that went something like this.

Me: You know when you say your prayers you could ask for help with losing your temper.

(she thought for a moment)

Kate: Well, technically speaking I did. You tell me not to lose my temper all the time and I asked for help obeying you and mom.

Ooohhh.

She's good. I sat there on my knees for a moment not saying anything.

I gotta step my game up for this kid.


5 comments:

Melissa said...

I love that kid! She can argue like her dad!

Madge said...

What goes around comes around!

Peg and Parker said...

I love your blogs. The writing , the insight, the twinkle in your eye comes through. Keep it up!

Anonymous said...

I was here for that. Thanks again for the hos po tal it e. We hope to see you again soon as well. I will call you and let you know about sept. We should know soon. shh don't tell its like our little "e" secret.

Unknown said...

Fortunately your seven-year-old is smarter than most... using great words like "technically"... kills me softly! Ps- I heard we might get to come play with you soon...:)