We had a bunch of moms and kids from church over this morning (12 moms, 21 kids). The kiddos were quite cooperative about preparing to host, but their anticipation of it was very different.
Green Pea was awake very early this morning but waited until 6:30 when he heard Wise Dad showering to get up. He came downstairs and got dressed without any reminders and then enthusiastically offered to help in any way he could (this is a kid who normally abhors work). He completed several tasks I gave him and tried to be helpful in any way he could.
Comma HATES crowds. He is normally eager to help and an efficient worker, but this morning he was not so inclined to assist me. While I was getting him dressed he asked in an exasperated voice, "Why are all these children coming to my house every day?" Toward the end of the visit, when the moms were getting their kids together and we were clearing snacks off the table, he was overheard telling one little boy (who happens to be one of his favorite friends), "You need to go home now." He started sulking and whining and just generally shutting down. He had had enough.
It's just a hunch, but I'm guessing these two are at opposite ends of the E-I scale in those personality tests.
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