Chris and I just had the first sale of our new business – which we celebrated with the kids by doing a few team yells and victory dances.
“Mom and Dad, how much money did you make?” asked Chase.
“We made $197 Chase! Woo Hoo! A few more of those and we can move to Hawaii!” yells Chris, excited.
“$197! That’s it? Jeesh! I’m gonna be 10 before we have enough money!” Chase says and slams the dishwasher in disgust.
Chris and I roll our eyes – but before either of us can say it first, Mia pipes up, “Chase you ARE 10!”
I could hear Mia throwing a fit upstairs – obviously ticked off at Chase.
When I went to the foot of the stairs, Mia came flying down, intent on justice being served.
“What happened Pooh Bear?” I asked.
“Chase just said the SH word Mom! He yelled at Gabe and me and said the SH word!”
Since I had been in the kitchen and hadn’t heard raised voices, this didn’t make sense.
“Why would Chase say the SH word?” I asked.
“I don’t know Mom – he was yelling at us to be quiet!”
“Mia, what did Chase SAY exactly?”
“He said SHUT UP Mom! That starts with SH, right?” Mia stared at me with wide, innocent eyes…
My heart melted and I gave her a big hug.
Horse correction: when one has done something wrong and needs to be set right. Also known as “course” correction.
~Gabriel
