Just Say...YES!!!

Tonight my boys took baths with their underwear and socks on.  Why?  Because they asked.  Were they surprised that I said yes?  Well...yes.  Were they really excited that I did? Ummm...yeah. Primo said to me, "Mom, did you take a yoga class today?"  He knows me so well.

I have no idea why they wanted to do this, but it made them happier than expected.  They didn't fight, all they did was laugh and play.  Together.  Did I mention there was no fighting??  All because I let them wear their socks and underwear in the tub.  Was I happy that there was no fighting?  You bet.

I think I'm just sick of saying "no" all the time.  Now, understand, that I say no all the time because they ask to do the most ridiculous, inappropriate things.  "Mom, can we watch Poltergeist?"  No.  "Can we listen to Snoop Dogg?"  Um, no.  "Can I fart on my brothers head?"  "Can we eat ice cream for dinner?"  No.  And no.

So tonight I just thought, well, I guess if they really want to wear socks and underwear in the tub, why the heck not??

Generally I think of myself as an upbeat, positive person.  But lately I feel like I've been saying "no" a lot.  And I'd like to start saying "yes" more.

So tomorrow if they want to wear all their clothes in the bathtub, I think I'll let them.

But I still won't let them watch Poltergeist!

Peace and love.