Kintropy In Action

Mom announces it is time to get ready for bed. Hug your sister and stare at mom incredulous and say, "But Hannah is just about to get married."

Ok, you got your mom hooked now. Especially, if you are a boy, she is not expecting this and doesn't want to give gender specific messages on play. She will comply more so with this tactic. Note if you are a girl try announcing you need to reconfigure the computer.

Mom intrigued will say something like, "Wow, Hannah is getting married. Who is she marrying?"

Smile and look at the toys surrounding her quick. Focus on the one she is currently getting the most entertainment from. "Ah her, rabbit Mp3 player."

Mom will shake her head in agreement, "Good choice. Hannah does love music. Let's do the wedding after everyone is ready for bed."

What a curve. I can't let mom get the upper hand. Oh I know further distraction,. "I'm going to get married, too."

"Wow, this is a big day. Who are you marrying?"

"Um, my girlfriend."

"Who is your girlfriend?"

Ok, Mom is really into the details. I don't have an answer for this. It is time for another distraction, "Hannah is going to have a baby."

"What?"

"She is going to have a little boy. So we need to give her toys at the wedding for her baby."

"Well we better get ready quick."

--Gabriel tactics related through Mom's perspective.