It’s some weird autistic thing. Will has decided that no one can open the cabinet the TV in the playroom sits on. We put some videos in that cabinet and the kids like to watch Book of Virtues on Sunday but Will doesn’t want them to watch that either. I’ve seen him run in the playroom saying, “No book of virtues!” and chase the kids out of the room. They leave because he pinches. (They’re smart self interested that way!)
Then over a week ago Jake had the bright idea to teach Will how to play tag. He thought how can I motivate Will to chase me? And naturally thought of the cabinet in the playroom. He taunted Will by touching it them tried to run out of the room before Will could pinch him. I told him it wouldn’t end well and wasn’t a great idea, but Jake is 13.
And now no one is allowed in the playroom unless Will is distracted. Will even tried to get me out, but mama doesn’t play that game! And I use my “you will not pinch me” voice and say “you will not pinch me.” And that works about half the time.
Great, another thing to fix – but on the bright side it’s not in the bathroom.
(A la my facebook post September 1st: William + chocolate syrup + a cream colored sofa = 1 unhappy mama; then while I was scrubbing the floor, couch and coffee table, Will stuffed a plastic bag, a tube of sunscreen and soap down the bathroom sink drain. Now I believe he is naked in the backyard. I know the question on your mind -- a cream couch woman? My only response -- well, I wanted to match Marcy.)
Then over a week ago Jake had the bright idea to teach Will how to play tag. He thought how can I motivate Will to chase me? And naturally thought of the cabinet in the playroom. He taunted Will by touching it them tried to run out of the room before Will could pinch him. I told him it wouldn’t end well and wasn’t a great idea, but Jake is 13.
And now no one is allowed in the playroom unless Will is distracted. Will even tried to get me out, but mama doesn’t play that game! And I use my “you will not pinch me” voice and say “you will not pinch me.” And that works about half the time.
Great, another thing to fix – but on the bright side it’s not in the bathroom.
(A la my facebook post September 1st: William + chocolate syrup + a cream colored sofa = 1 unhappy mama; then while I was scrubbing the floor, couch and coffee table, Will stuffed a plastic bag, a tube of sunscreen and soap down the bathroom sink drain. Now I believe he is naked in the backyard. I know the question on your mind -- a cream couch woman? My only response -- well, I wanted to match Marcy.)
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LOL! Now, you know that I only got a cream colored couch because:1)it was on clearance (1/2 price) and 2) I didn't want to wait 4 months for a leather sofa in brown. I could not keep cleaning the cushions on my fabric sofa for another 4 months. Marcy
I hear you
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