Sharing the iPad - Superhero Elliott

The kids don't often get to use the iPad at home, but we do have a few coloring apps and scripture games on them and sometimes if they ask first we say okay. This morning Elliott (2) woke up early and saw it by the side of my bed (I use it for my alarm clock) and asked if he could use it. Since Rebecca and I try to exercise together in the mornings, I told him he could use it during that time. Ethan woke up shortly after and joined him on the couch. At first Ethan just watched, but then he started to take over. I told Ethan that it was Elliott's turn this morning and he needed to give it back. He did, but then he started to explain to me how he never gets to use the iPad and if he doesn't get to play with it right now, he won't get a chance to use it at all today. He went through his plans for the entire day and told me all about how he was booked with other activities and so this was his only chance. Still, I let him know that this was Elliott's turn and if he wanted, he could ask Elliott if he could have a turn as well. He replied that that would never work, but just as he was saying that, Elliott handed over the iPad to him and said "Ethan's turn." They were able to share back and forth a few times while Rebecca and I finished our exercises.

Elliott is my superhero today for sharing his turn with the iPad.