Listening Ears

I've been taking the boys to the pool in the neighborhood this summer. They love it.

The only downfall is trying to get them out when it's time to leave. I don't love that.

It's always a struggle.

So, I watched in amazement as another mom yelled for her son to get out so they could leave. Turns out, his name was also "Hayden." My Hayden, a 3-year-old, looked at this woman with a confused expression. He couldn't understand why she was talking to him. So he thought. She called for her son again, saying it was time to get out.

Still confused, Hayden said, "Ok, I will."

It was that easy.

I explained that WE were staying, but laughed at how effortless it was.

Mark my word, it won't happen twice.