A Line In The Sand

We're always on the look-out for a teachable moment -- unfortunately this one flew right over someone's head!

Sam and Zak were playing in the sandbox this afternoon and Zak kept smashing Sam's carefully crafted piles of sand. Zak thought it was great fun and Sam was getting frustrated. I reminded Sam that his brother was only 2 years old and maybe he could play with Zak rather than insist that they each keep to their own sides of the box.

Mom: Sam, what do you need right now?
Sam: My own stuff!
Mom: I was looking for "patience".

I'm sure we'll have another teachable moment in the near future!