Allison woke up from the afternoon nap yesterday in a foul mood. As Katelyn & I approached her, she threw a tantrum and kicked us. With patience tested by her all day, I promptly ordered her to her room. Of course she balled as she ran into her room.

Katelyn: Daddy, she’s just cranky after her nap
Daddy: Yes, but Daddy doesn’t like her acting out like that
Katelyn: But she’s always cranky from her naps. That’s normal. She’s scared now when you time her out.
Daddy after a pause, relents: Alright, let’s go get her!

As we went to get Allison from her room, Daddy smiled and felt particularly proud that big sister stood up to her old man for her lil’ sis!