“NO!” Jinny caught Brie’s attention, stamping her foot again. “I!” Stamp. “WANNA!” Stamp. “PLAY, WITH, BLOCKS!” Stamp, stamp, stamp. Smiling, she returned her voice to normal. “And I’m gonna scream and cry if you don’t get them soon.”
“Grrr!” Brie tossed the brush down in the sink.
She suddenly realized that she was falling into Jinny’s trap. If she blew up and threw a fit, she wouldn’t be a good babysitter, and Jinny would win. She took a deep breath. Get blocks first, then wash dishes, keep baby in kitchen so she’s not out of sight. Brie grinned inwardly at the last part, as it proved that she hadn’t forgotten what Jinny said a minute ago.
