That was my fault

A couple weeks ago, Matthew was playing with his trains and the tracks, which he can be a bit possessive of.  He loves to have people play with him and the trains (read: he loves when people watch him play trains). If he ever invites you to play trains with him, I highly recommend you not touch the trains unless you ask for one first. Even then, there is no guarantee your wish will be granted. I digress.  Back to that particular train-playing morning.

 

Thea came in the train area and was fussing for one of the trains Matthew was pulling along the track. We encouraged her to get one of her own before we realized she was asking Matthew for "Rosie," the train Matthew bought her for her birthday months ago. 

When I suggested that maybe Thea wanted Rosie, Matthew immediately detached his trains and handed Thea Rosie. While handing it to Thea he said, "That was my fault, Bean."  Everyone then proceeded to play trains happily together.

His admission of responsibility was such a striking example and reminder of humility for me.  And if you need it, hopefully, it's an example and a reminder for you too. 

Kids Quotes! XXII

Scene: Matthew and Thea are in the second row of our minivan while I drive. Mike is sitting next to me and is reading "the colors book" as requested. Mike turns to the page with the pink items. 

Matthew: I spy, with my little eye, something pink and hairy. Up! There it is. Brown page next, Daddy.