Yesterday, A asked if she could build a fort in the family room. I agreed but asked her not to make too big of a mess. She started with one blanket and one chair and was thrilled.
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She then asked C and M if they wanted to play in her fort. Well, of course it was not big enough. C and M got to work increasing it's size, gathering pillows, blankets, dinning room and kitchen chairs, and a tablecloth or two. It got rather large.
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They created a real fort. They also created a "fort club" including passes for entrance, a president, vice president, and secretary. I think they even wrote their own Constitution. It was quite elaborate. I even managed to sneak out to Target for a half hour and leave C in charge as they were playing so well.
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Upon my return, I was told there was only one problem. M wanted to be vice president and A was voted vice president. C had voted against M and placed her in the position of secretary. She was not interested. The problem is that A can't be a secretary. She can't read and write yet. She's only 4 you know!! It would be hard for her to write down the rules.
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I suggested a re-vote. A became President, M vice president and C as Secretary. Crisis solved.
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A called the meeting to order, "Okay, Let's Pray." What a great way to start, Madame President. Moments later I heard them discussing the rules again. President A again said "Okay everybody let's pray".
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Now that's the kind of leadership we need in Washington. Too bad she can't read or write.
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Hours later, after lots of "fort" time and a trip to the pool, it was time to tear it all down and go about re-assembling the house. Little Miss A went up to her room to play Barbies and wanted to let the "others" do the work. Good thing the Prime Minister (aka Mom) was all over it and said that even the President had to clean up. Maybe she's not ready for a leadership role yet!!
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