Tabitha’s Threat

In the end, Tabitha enjoyed reading the first part of Meet Kaya and excitedly described the book to her father over dinner last night.

But it was quite a different story yesterday afternoon when Tab declared in her Monster Voice, “I’m going to go live at Aunt Diana’s. This house is WORSER than I thought. I’m going to have a step mother and step father: Diana and Steve,” upon being asked to finish her reading assignment.

Aunt Diana’s response, which I loved:

——– Original Message ——–
Mon Jan 14 15:18:30 2008
From: Steve&Diana
Subject: Re: Tab’s threat

Tell her I’m terrible and would give her TWO reading assignments and have her clean her room!

Love you guys!

Diana ( a.k.a. “Meanest mommy ever” – Ian around age 4)

This exchange provided an opportunity to talk about making threats and saying words to intentionally hurt someone, and the importance of being diligent in our school work. We must strive to glorify God in do all things, including our attitudes, speech and work ethic.

(From my inner monologue) Fine. Maybe I should complain a little less about washing dishes. And, while I’m at it, maybe I should stop waiting until every single dish we own is piled up in the sink before I begin. There, I said it.