Possibilities

It snowed from Thursday afternoon until Sunday evening. There is only so much sledding, baking, homework, facebooking, and Wii -playing that can be done during these frosty days. So, Elsa, Lucas, and I decided to break out Monopoly - the junior version.

Ten minutes into the game, Luke decided that he wasn't thrilled about having to give away his money. He shoved what he had in his pockets and announced he wasn't playing anymore.

Elsa had no interest in buying any properties, even if it had a nifty name. Who wouldn't want to purchase "Clown Around Fun House" or "Sweet Treats Snack Shop?" She was content collecting her $2.00 as she passed GO.

For a brief moment, I had to wonder if these two were really my children. Where's the vision? Where's the entreprenurial spirit?

That thought quickly passed.

Elsa landed on a CHANCE square. 
Her eyes gleamed.
She was so excited about drawing from the CHANCE pile and embracing the opportunities ahead.
Clearly, my child.