i was delicately dabbing glitter glue on a white snowflake when all hell broke loose.

“aunt jodi,” jaycie said, “you’re snowflake is prettier than mine.”
“i know because i’m a better snowflake maker,” i said saucily.
“that’s it,” she said pushing her snowflake away from her, “i’m outta here.”

then she stood up from the table and marched away standing about three feet away with her back to me. of course, sister #4 was laughing her ass off.

“what’s the matter jaycie bugs?” i asked.
“you hurt my feelings,” she said.
“i’m sorry i’m a better snowflake maker,” i said.

then she cocked her head to the side.

“nope, they’re still hurt.”

i can’t remember what i did to make the feelings all better, but i did. because later in the night she proclaimed me the best babysitter ever.