Trying to work things out…

As most of you know Sam loves his super heroes.  Well last week we went to the video store and got a few movies.  As we were heading to the check out, Sam saw a Lego Batman video game and asked if he could get it.  The rating was 'E', and it looked harmless, so I picked it up.  Sam was ecstatic about being able to rent his first video game. 

As we drove home, Sam and I worked out what conditions it would take for him to be able to play his video game.  The terms were simple – finish your meal and you can play your video game.  That day we got to put the terms against two meals – lunch and dinner.  At the end of the day, Sam did not get to play his game yet because he hadn't finish either meal.  Day two comes and goes and still no video game for Sam. 

Now on the third day, I have to go out of town for two days for some work in South Dakota.  Sam is a little distressed because we've told him that only he and I can play the video game.  Holly has made it abundantly clear to Sam that this is beyond something she can do and only Daddy can help him play his game.  So Sam is a little more eager for me to come home.

On the second day I'm out of town, Sam asks Holly about the video game and if she could figure it out.  Holly says no, it's too complicated for her, only Daddy would be able to figure it out, Daddy needs to setup the game console, and a few other reasons.  Sam looked at her for a few seconds and finally says, 'Mommy, we should sit down and talk about it so it's not complicated.'