There Are Perks...

Last night as I was cleaning up the kitchen post dinner, I asked J to put his shoes on and take out the garbage. He "grunted" and ran off to his room. I gave it a few minutes, and realized he wasn't adhering to the request. I asked again, and this time he came running through the kitchen and continued down the stairs to the basement. At this point, I asked Dan if I could take over rinsing the dishes so he could address J and his lack of assistance. A moment later, J emerged from the basement, a scowled look across his face and he proceeded to take the garbage out. When he came back in, Dan instructed him to go get the bag of garbage he just took outside....wh-wh-what? J did as told. He entered the back door again, holding the bag and Dan instructed him to take it back outside.....AND THIS TIME, DO IT WITH A SMILE, BOY!!!!! I did my best to not laugh....after all, J will remember these moments when he is choosing our nursing home!