Excellent try, Wanda, but this is a no-win situation for you. You have a comically competitive set of offspring, so no matter what you do, they will strive to make sure they are happier than the others. ;-)
Easy solution, just have them close their eyes and reach for a toothbrush of the group being held out. They get the one they pull out. Sort of like drawing straws.
Wanda, have you never heard of the RHIP (Rank Has It’s Privileges) principle. Zoe is the oldest so she chooses first, then Hammie and Zoe gets what is left over. Simple.
Do like they do in my dentist’s office after a checkup. Just put them all in bags and hand them out at random. I always end up with orange—my least favorite color.
allen@home 11 months ago
Wanda eeny, meeny, miny, moe. Then hand them out.
danketaz Premium Member 11 months ago
They’ll probably swap them around anyhow.
ddl297 11 months ago
“OK – who wants Puce? Dusty rose? Vermillion?” (then just hand the brushes out – kids don’t know fancy colors!)
iggyman 11 months ago
Good luck Wanda!
JoeStoppinghem Premium Member 11 months ago
There are times to let them decide, and time just doll them out.
coffeemom88 11 months ago
Mom, you have to assign colors.
Chris 11 months ago
this is going nowhere fast. :\
profbob 11 months ago
They do not appear to have any teeth. Are these gum brushes?
morningglory73 Premium Member 11 months ago
Just pass them out and they can trade with each other for their favorite color.
KageKat 11 months ago
I appreciate that Hammie doesn’t think that purple is too girly for him!
medaman15 11 months ago
Wren is talking!
calliarcale 11 months ago
Excellent try, Wanda, but this is a no-win situation for you. You have a comically competitive set of offspring, so no matter what you do, they will strive to make sure they are happier than the others. ;-)
ladykat 11 months ago
Let them each pick their own, starting with Wren.
ctolson 11 months ago
Easy solution, just have them close their eyes and reach for a toothbrush of the group being held out. They get the one they pull out. Sort of like drawing straws.
lesbian4life7997 11 months ago
Wren is wearing purple, give her that toothbrush. Give Zoe the pink one, it matches her nightgown. Give Hammie the yellow one, it’s the only one left.
Takos 11 months ago
This and Adam@Home will forever be a reminder why having children is never a good idea.
John Jorgensen 11 months ago
If they’ll all be equally happy with any color, this shouldn’t be too hard.
Daltongang Premium Member 11 months ago
Wanda, have you never heard of the RHIP (Rank Has It’s Privileges) principle. Zoe is the oldest so she chooses first, then Hammie and Zoe gets what is left over. Simple.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 11 months ago
A learning curve for Wanda, Wren is no doubt mimicking her siblings
David Huie Green ForceIsAUsefulFiction 11 months ago
“Zoe, which color would you like me to give to Hammie? ….. Hammie, would you like that color?”
StackableContainers 11 months ago
Not just kids. I’ve had this problem with just two adults…including myself in that count.
The Quiet One 11 months ago
Well that didn’t work. Time for a new strategy.
wildlandwaters 11 months ago
Just throw ’em up in air and let ’em scramble for it.
Sue Ellen 11 months ago
Do like they do in my dentist’s office after a checkup. Just put them all in bags and hand them out at random. I always end up with orange—my least favorite color.
ToneeRhianRose 10 months ago
Haha! XD