Punctuality

The other day after swim team practice, I had some bootcamp friends coming over to see the kittens.  I told the girls not to take off their shoes at the playground, where they hang out during practice, because it takes too long to put them back on when Parker is done.  I also told Parker to go quickly in the shower since we had to get going. I told them we needed to get going fast after practice.

Well..Parker was extra slow and the girls took their shoes off.   I was fuming.  When we got in the car, I told them I was very upset and disappointed. I explained how they hurt my feelings by doing the opposite of what I asked and how they made me late.  I went on to say that I never made them late and I was very sad that they made me late.

Then Parker says, "Hey mom, remember that time when you forgot about my piano lesson and made me late?"

Fuck.

"Yes, I remember that, Parker.  I forgot about your lesson that day and rushed back to get you there in time."

"But I was late and you forgot. Just like I did today when you asked me to go quickly. I forgot."

Fuck again.

"Yes, Parker. You are right."

Then I climbed off my high horse and the conversation was ended.