Words Of Encouragement

It is always amusing as an adult to hear our own words thrown back at us from our children; particularly when they've caught us in some glaring hypocrisy where we've rationalized away our actions. Sometimes it is just cute to hear your youngster sounding precocious. However, other times it is just odd.

Sophie has been potty training herself. For the last two months she's been asking to use the toilet and often times is very successful. We praise her for trying and she is very pleased when it works. Of course now she's started to turn it back on us. This morning while using the toilet I had a small cheering squad behind me.

"Good work daddy."
"Way to go."
"Sophie proud of you."

I appreciate the thought but sometimes daddy just wants to be left alone.