Daily Conversations

Good morning.

Stop yelling.

No, you can't have coffee.

Sit down please,

politely.
Candy isn't breakfast.

Which bagel? 

No cream cheese. 

No, you can't watch Dora. 

Clear your plate,

don't spill it;

walk carefully with milk, please.  

You spilled it?

That's okay-

rags are in the kitchen.

Get dressed please.

You need pants-

you can't wear just a tutu.

Please share now, 

those aren't yours.

Let your sister play too.

Take turns girls.

Be kind please.

Now no one gets to play it.

It's lunchtime,

eat veggies.

Chocolate isn't healthy.

Let's color

on paper.

Walls are not to write on.

Tea party?

Of course, dear,

I'll go get the tea pot. 

Now nap time

(for mama)

No, I'm only kidding.

Go potty
wipe and flush.

Yes, you need to use soap.

Eat dinner,

no sugar,

first you eat your meatloaf.

You like it,

I promise,

it used to be your favorite. 

Time for baths-

with bubbles?

You need to get your hair wet.

I'll comb it.

Yes, gently,

I'm sorry it has tangles. 

Now jammies 

and teeth brushed-

you need a snack already?

A story,

and cuddles.

You get one drink of water. 

Good night dear,

I love you, 

I'll see you in the morning.