How About That?

If communication is the key to solid relationships, then our kids are building a firm foundation for a long and beautiful friendship.

They play imaginatively together often -- just about anytime they're not fighting, as a matter of fact -- and when they do, they continuously consult with each other about exactly what it is they're doing.

"How about you're hunting in the forest for a cat, but you find a kitten instead? And how about I'm the kitten?" our girl will say.

"And how about when I find you, we both curl up in the chair and you pretend you're sleeping, and I'll sleep next to you?" our boy will respond.

It goes on and on like that, the two of them "how-abouting" over and over until they agree on a scenario to play out.

I'm glad they're collaborating. It's a lot better than any other option I can think of.