Monarchy or Dictatorship

The other day Max says "it's not fair!". My reply entailed a long diatribe summed up here: it doesn't have to be fair. This house is not a democracy. It is a monarchy and I rule. Your opinion doesn't count. There is no need for debates, speeches of persuasion, or people pleasing. I make the rules and you follow them. I don't have to run for reelection so your opinion of me doesn't matter. My job comes with a lifetime contract and no monetary pay so appeasing you or the concept of fairness has no place here. Freedom of speech is not a right but a privilege. There is freedom of the press as evidenced here by Alexis:


But unfortunately you can't write yet and you are three. Non-compliance with my laws result in capital punishment. And unfortunately for you there is no judicial branch of my government so your judgement day is mine and mine alone. I am my own checks and balances. At this point Max is just staring at me with giant eyes and a gaping mouth. Yet I continue.....

My laws may be amended at any given moment and don't need approval from two houses. My house rules. Actually perhaps this is less a monarchy and more a dictatorship. Either way it doesn't look good for you and your complaints. Your every move is monitored and tracked so don't even try to sneak it. I have eyes in your room (video monitors rule). So Max do you have a response? "ok". Great glad we got that all cleared up.

Do you think I should run in the election?

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Sassy!

All three children have in their own way adopted a sassiness quality. Alexis's is defined as her 'tude that she occasionally demonstrates and her fashion sense.



Max's is characterized by his incessant talking back and testing to see how much he can get away with. He is slowly learning.


And Maizy's sassiness stems from her new found independence. She is so proud of herself with all of her new accomplishments. She is walking, exploring, and talking.


These three sassy beasts make my world go 'round!

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Athletic Prowess

Our children have very different and distinct athletic abilities. Alexis is more of an independent and graceful athlete. Thus, she is great at ballet and gymnastics and running. Not really a team sport kinda girl. Doesn't like the idea of getting dirty or the possibility of someone running into her. Max on the other hand is all about sports that require motor skills -- baseball, soccer, football. He actually has quite an arm and doesn't have to be shown anything twice. I think these two videos explain it all.

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