Angels and devils

This morning, the kids were angels. After their breakfast, Kyle wanted to watch TV but I told him that Little Einsteins is only at 1030 so he asked to play jigjaw puzzles on the computer. He entertained the little sister for half an hour before going for his bath which by then was time for his fave show. They watched it till 11am followed by Higglely town Heroes and then did not complaint when I switch the TV off. Then I suggested doing some reading which they readily agreed. Then it was 12pm, time for my lunch cum meeting with some new colleagues.

The kids had lunch at the same time as us but in the kitchen. After lunch Kyle and Meryl did the glass art painting without disturbing us. When they had finished, they played by themselves in the room until it was time for their nap. They really were seen but not heard and we could conduct our meeting in peace. At 3.35, Kyle woke up and watched tv followed by Meryl at 4. Our meeting ended fruitfully at 4.30.

To reward them, I did some more outlines of the glassart painting for them while they played with their toys. It was then the unfortunate incident happened. In the next room, Meryl suddenly cried very loudly. We all rushed into the room to see her lips bleedly badly from a deep cut. Apparently she had fallen down while trying to climb up the bunkbed with her hands full. Instead of showing her sympathy, I chided her for her her negligence. Despite her cries, I put her in her punishment corner and queried her on her action. She admitted that she was in the wrong. After we stopped the bleeding she was given a cold teething ring to reduce the swell. The we revisit the video that I took on "Bunkbed rules" (can be found on youtube). She dared not make any more noise after that and was still game to go playground.

According to Jo, she finished her dinner very fast despite the swollen lips and had no problem eating. But each time I see the wound, my heart cringe and I feel the pain for her. Even her father when he came back was wincing, ' Aiyoh, so poor thing!' ever so often that evening. Of course she had to sleep with me tonight despite Kyle vehement protests. He tried very hard to reason with us that they both should sleep with us but I told him that Meryl wasn't feeling well. It took quite a while to get him to back off even though he was told that tomorrow will be his turn...sigh... I believe next time when they grow up, they will be fighting over the exact opposite!