The art of possession

The actual definition of possession is this:
Main Entry: pos·ses·sion
Pronunciation: \-ˈze-shən also -ˈse-\
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 a : the act of having or taking into control b : control or occupancy of property without regard to ownership c : ownership d : control of the ball or puck; also : an instance of having such control (as in football)
2 : something owned, occupied, or controlled : property
3 a : domination by something (as an evil spirit, a passion, or an idea) b : a psychological state in which an individual's normal personality is replaced by another c : self-possession

In my house, it means the following:
1) Touch MY stuff, I'm going to push you over.
2) Touch YOUR stuff, I'm going to push you over and take it.
3) Touch ANYTHING, I'm going to push you over, take it and make you cry.

I was really hoping and optimistic that as the boys got older, something would change and it would get better. Sadly, it's been 14.5 months and it's only gotten worse. I probably say "Leave your brother alone" at least 284949 times a night. It drives me crazy and results in a very angry child. Then, Clayton will put his arm around Ashton and say "We're best friends", and all the scolding is forgotten.

No matter how rough the day is, something like that makes me think that the future will be brighter and sharing will happen...what's yours is mine and what's mine is yours.

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