"ALWAYS DON'T"

Since you are now a five year old adult, you have gotten to the point where you ALWAYS speak your mind and accept whatever consequences that come along with it. I know that I know that I can be a huge irritant at times and just like you, I do things to get under your skin. I like to get a reaction out of you and mostly because, your reactions are really funny. Other times, I'll ask you to do something and if you don't agree or want to do it, you'll have something to say in response mostly to avoid doing what I asked. In those instances, I get frustrated and we both know who looses the fight at that point. Well, a big fight that we have at this point is combing your hair. I suppose over the years of manipulation and not being well managed at night (since I work the night shift), your edges are even more thin and for that reason, you hate getting the edges brushed. Since the edges are still a part of your hairstyles, I have to brush them, there's no way around it. A couple of times, you've gotten mad about it and have refused to turn your head and yell in response to which I reply "I don't care" and without missing a beat, you respond "YOU ALWAYS DON'T CARE!" So I'd like to take a brief moment to respond to your allegation that I know the present five year old you won't understand.

I ALWAYS DO care and although it may not seem that way in the moment, I always consider your feelings. Melba can attest to the fact that I always go to her asking questions and seeking clarity about the way I handle certain situations when it comes to you. I ALWAYS DO things that I believe will benefit you and I consider your comfort in all things. My goal is not to stress you out or to cause you to associate negative things to what is supposed to be a good experience. I ALWAYS DO want what's best for you and I want to always see you happy.