More Juice!

Minutes ago, following snack time - a routine event in our house now that my husband works past 6:00 most nights - my daughter pushed her cup in my direction and half-stated, half-commanded, "More juice!"

"Really?" I asked, half-stunned, half-all out annoyed.

I collected myself and realized that it was a teachable moment if handled correctly. I looked in her direction and reminded her of the following:
Number 1: We use manners in this house.
Number 2: You may not have more juice until dinner time.

I then told her to choose her words more carefully, and simply looked back at the catalog on my lap.

If there is one thing that I take pride in as a parent, it is that I require my daughter to demonstrate good manners when interacting with other people. I wish that good manners were still commonplace in everyday society.

MWM Turns 30