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When she tries to play me against her mama!

Children are smart. They know their parents. They know who’s the bad cop and who’s the good cop. They know who to go to when they need something. And, if you are not careful or attentive, they can play you against one another. 

Ever since schools closed for these holidays, our daughter’s friends have been trooping to our home like it is their headquarters. 

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