Sophia hates picking up the toys and wants to know why I make her do it. I explain that the carpet gets really dirty and gross after awhile and it is much easier to clean when the toys are put away.
In response, she chants quietly but annoyingly, "Blah, blah! Who cares! Blah, blah! Who cares!..."
Wow! What friend or cartoon character taught her to act so sassy like that? I didn't see that coming. I want my sweetheart back!...
I stop washing dishes to lecture her a bit about her attitude. She may not realize she's being rude, but she shouldn't say that to people. It's the kind of thing that would get her in trouble in school.
"But I don't say that in school."
"Good. Please don't say that at home either. OK?"
"OK, Daddy."
Just then she accidentally drops her juicy plum on herself.
Oh, no! I dropped a plum on my shirt and my shorts! Look! Oh, no! What am I going to do?
"Blah, blah! Who cares!"
"Hey!"
I couldn't resist. ; )
