Genius

On Friday, Squish staged a rebellion.

She wanted to be held.

I tried soft blankets. I tried her favorite toys.

I tried the bouncy horse that neighs when she jumps.

Nothing worked.

She still wanted to be held, thankyouverymuch.

But I also had floors that were begging to be swept, laundry that was piling itself, and dishes that were pleading for a good cleanse.  And seeing as there was not a single clean spoon or fork- it made sense.

But Squish was not relenting because she has two teeth, and is attempting a couple more- 

it also made sense.

I was caught somewhere in the middle...

And then genius waltzed past.

I put Squish in the Bumbo by my feet, and gave her the basket of tupperware lids.

In return, she gave me five minutes.

I scrubbed the kitchen sink.

I filled it with warm water.

And when my timer was up, I plopped her in.

Squish was in bliss.

Enriqueface got his yellow Hummer, and slid a chair right up next to her.

I finished the dishes in 45 minutes.

Which is longer than usual.
 For 45 minutes Squish forgot about her teeth and being held.
And sure, it's one of the oldest tricks there is...
but for 45 minutes I felt like a smartypants.