Rhett at the age of 5 has always been my about independent child.

Rhett at age 5 telling a storyExistence the third male child, it was his style of proving himself to his brothers.

Proving his worth to brothers who themselves were still asking for help in the same situation.

Of class, every bit the third child, it is as well a survival machinery.   At some point, if you lot need something you are going to take to get it yourself!

Because Rhett is my final, I have cherished the infrequent help he requires.

I know how quickly this stage is passed.

How quickly the mommy-need disappears.

How easily an actress hug can be applied in the middle of assistance.

And now Rhett is exploiting information technology.

He is manipulating a cherished mommy-moment into a dictatorship.

It starts out so sweetly…

Mommy, can you help me accept a bath?

Of course!   Lay down and I will wash your hair.

No!   I don't want to wash my hair.

I will practise information technology for you.

No!   Wash my anxiety first!

Let's wash your hair.

No!   I don't want to wash my hair!

You asked for my help and this is what I am willing to exercise.   Lay downwards!

Then a few minutes later on the scene is repeated on a dissimilar gear up…

Mommy, tin yous aid me pick out my pajamas?

Sure.   Allow me get get your underwear.

Please pick out my pajamas too.

Here.   Put these on while I find you some pajamas.

OK.

Hither are your Mario pajamas.

I don't want those.

Why?   They are your favorite.

I don't desire to wear them this evening.   Pick something else out.

Here are your Lego Star Wars pajamas.

Nope.   Option something else.

Why do you lot want ME to choice out your pajamas if yous don't want to wear anything I chose?

I desire you to figure out my way.

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Kids Activities Blog is Holly's blogging domicile.

She is the co-author of 101 Kids Activities that are the Bestest, Funnest Ever! and The 101 Coolest Simple Scientific discipline Experiments.

She is the mom of three boys ages 13, 15 & 17 who partially homeschools. She believes that you shouldn't have to buy stuff to take fun when there is a kitchen junk drawer full of possibilities.