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Can you ask me, Daddy?

The other night - I was having a bedtime conversation with Siena about rules and why things are the way they are.  Specifically - we were talking about if she should have her door open or closed for sleeping.

She started with wanting her door open. 

I said the door needed to be closed.

Siena - "But I want the door open!"

Me:  "The door needs to be closed so if your sister wakes up - she doesn't wake you up since she's sleeping in the loft next to your room."

Siena - "Can you ask me about the door Daddy?"

Me - "It's not really a discussion - your door needs to be closed."

Siena - "Can you please ask me about the door Daddy?"

Me: "Ok, (sighs) - what would you like to do with your door Siena?"

Siena - "Can we close it please - that way my little sister doesn't wake me up."

Seriously.  I just don't even... 

<3

-Daddy.


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