separate sisters

It has not been a weekend of sisterly love. Usually Sparkle and Glitter do most activities together. Not this weekend.

It started on Friday morning. Sparkle was going on a field trip. Sparkle was excited because she got to car pool with some fun friends. Unfortunately, only school-aged kids were allowed on the field trip, so Glitter had to stay home with me. As soon as Sparkle was gone, Glitter threw a crying fit because she couldn't go.

Saturday morning, the roles were reversed. Glitter got to go to the park with Daddy, but Sparkle couldn't go because she had a ballet rehearsal. As soon as Glitter and Wander drove off, Sparkle threw a crying fit because she couldn't go.

Saturday evening, the roles reversed once again. A neighbor invited Sparkle, and only Sparkle, over for a sleepover. As Sparkle danced around in joy, Glitter threw a crying fit because she couldn't go.

The family was reunited on Sunday at church. However, the togetherness was short lived. The sleepover had left Sparkle tired and prone to crankiness. Wander was about to take the girls to another park as soon as they finished putting away their laundry. When Sparkle was unable to accomplish this routine task, I reluctantly informed her and Wander that Sparkle didn't have enough self-control to go to the park, which would only wear her out more. She immediately burst into a screaming temper-tantrum. Glitter, who managed to put away her own clothes, drove off with Wander. Eventually I was able to talk Sparkle down and she is now snoring on the sofa.