Day 15 - Princess of Power

Nature or Nurture?

It's hard to know in this situation because one could draw the conclusion that both could be responsible.

Daisy had a friend over today to play.  Her playmate is a very sweet girl, has good manners and generally a good temperament.  Her parents keep a close eye on her and she doesn't get away with many shenanigans.  So when I walked into Daisy's room today and saw Daisy standing on her desk, chucking all her belongings into the middle of her room, I didn't want to assume, but I drew the best conclusion, and that was that Daisy was in charge of this upheaval.  Yep.  She informed me that it was her decision and would I please leave as they needed privacy and were busy creating a fun play space.  After much negotiating, we agreed that all art supplies and breakables had to return to their storage spots yet the soft stuffed animals could continue to be thrown about in wild abandon.   All agreed.

So, this is what I know...my child is an instigator.  She likes to stir the pot, push the envelop, question anything that insults her soul and seems to find a way to reason away her behavior.  All good qualities, in the right circumstances.  All powerful tools for mischief in others.  Either way, I'm counting on a raising a goat, not a sheep, so I best be ready to take the good, bad and the messy.

Yes, mole hills can be a useful art medium.  

My mother says I'm treading dangerous water fanning my spitfire's flame and that I am going to regret not putting a quick end to her rogue ways.  Hmmm...I'd rather her blaze than smolder.  Go She-Ra!