Monopoly

When my kids play Monopoly Jr, it is the most interesting thing. My six year old, Mary-Mae, obsessively arranges here money in to neat organized stacks according to their value. This makes me think she is a planner, like to know what is ahead, and where her feet are planted. My four year old, George, makes a point of throwing all his money into a mixed up pile so he has to dig to find the sum he owes people. This makes me think he is an adventurer, enjoying the thrill of risk and reward in the unknown.

I find myself watching them playing, deciding, or thinking, who got what from me? Who is more like me? The quinnestential Gemini, I have been both. I have both personalities in me... I love seeing them become people, who decide their choices. A simple game exhibit how different they are, and makes it clear that I am a participant... but somethings ARE out of my control... and they are their own. What a gift.