be happy

Pearls of wisdom from a two year old.

Me: "Laci, do you know why you're cranky this morning?"

Laci: "Huh?"

Me:  "It's because you didn't eat your eggs. If you eat your breakfast, it will help you be happy. You get cranky when you're hungry."

Laci:  "I not cranky. I happy mommom. I'm happy."

Sigh. Your behavior seems a bit cranky, but if all it takes to be happy is to say that you're happy, then so be it.  I'm glad your happy.

Me:  "Yes, you are happy."

She smiles.  Very proud of herself.


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And later, when I'm putting her in time out for the third time today, I frown at her.


Laci: "You angry?"

Me:  "Yes."

Laci:  "No, you be happy."


Not tired.
Not cranky.
Not frustrated.
Not impatient.
Not angry.


Just, be happy.


Because to an almost three year old, it is just that simple.
And I'm trying my hardest to see it her way.