Sorry

Being almost three years old must be pretty tough. Hannah has such a mind of her own. We are always trying to give her choices so she doesn't feel forced and feels like she has a say in what is happening. However the choices are a lot easier to give when you are not in a hurry and running late already. So yesterday we had to get to the store and home quickly. Hannah had other plans. She was busy doing this and that and taking her sweet time getting her shoes on. So I was getting very impatient and I rose my voice when telling her to get ready now or else! So she of course sassed back and we had a little battle, and by the time we got in the car we were both grouchy. We rode to the store in silence. Just as we were about to pull into the parking lot Hannah says, "Mom I'm really sorry for being grouchy at you." I smiled and told her "Thank You for saying sorry." She said, "I welcome" (you're welcome) Then about a minute later she says, "mom are you sorry for yelling to me?" Of course I was, but it was so cute to see how her mind was processing then entire confrontation and figuring out how to resolve it and get me to say sorry! She then said, "Thank you mom, I love you really much!" Little ones are so much brighter than we often give them credit for. I love this little girl so much and am so grateful that she is in my life to love and keep me in check :)