Exiting

Every exit is an entrance somewhere. ~Tom Stoppad

In my mind, I can still hear the cries, “I don’t want to leave the pool!”

“But, Nicholas, we are going down to the beach.”

“I don’t want to leave the beach!”

“But Nicholas, we are going up to the hotel room.”

As parents, we learn early on to negotiate. Alternatives become crucial for moment-to-moment progression. Strategy is vital. Selecting stimulating options is monumentally significant. The next activity better be better than the last.

In my mind, I can hear the cries, “I don’t want to leave summer.”

“But Hayley, we are _______________________.”

Yes? I’m waiting for stimulating options.