Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Thievery


Normally if my kids want to take something from Kiersa, they just grab it, which results in a tug-of-war and/or screaming.

Kiersa has wised up to them and usually ends up spinning in a circle with her toy-bearing arm guarded as the other child chases that arm in an attempt to snatch the toy.

Not to be outsmarted, Tilly has discovered the power of distraction. Tonight, when Tilly wanted the toy Kiersa had, rather than battling her growing sister, Tilly exclaimed, "Kiersa, LOOK! A zebra!!" What child could resist a glimpse of a zebra trotting through their own living room? Of course Kiersa looked, and Tilly got the toy.

I wonder how long it will take for Kiersa to wise up to that gimmick.

2 comments:

The Lanyons said...

Tilly is a girl after my own heart. I totally employ the distraction technique - regularly!

John-Maren Goodman said...

Oh that girl is funny! OR girls I shoudl say!! Smart little whips! And can I also say that the picture of Kiersa, seriously reminds me of me! She smiles like me! I'm not meaning to sound full of myself, but I'm sort of thinkin she is my little twin, and that is why she loves me! YES i have to say it, She LOVES ME! ANd I LOVE HER Thiiiiiiiissssssssss much! MUAH