Choosing Sides Wisely

Yesterday Nelson and I were sitting on the couch playing Mancala. It's so enticing to the boys with all of its shiny, marble-like pieces. It wasn't long before Aiden was at our sides.

"Can I help someone play?" he asked excitedly.

"We're just about done with this game," I answered. "When we start the next one, you can help us."

"Okay!" he shouted as we finished the game and began to count out the pieces. "Can I help you or Daddy?"

"Whoever you want buddy," I said as the final tally was taken.

"Who won?"

"Looks like Mommy beat me by one piece," Nelson informed him.

"Okay, I'll be on her team!"