jealousy

I tried to explain the concept of jealousy to Elisabeth today, so that she would understand why sometimes Maggie (the dog), or Nana and Pop Pop's dog, don't like her around so much.

Me: You know how sometimes Aili (her friend) will have a fancy toy and you want the toy, but she's playing with it? You are a little bit jealous of her toy.

E: uh huh.

Me: And you know how sometimes I pay attention to Charlotte, but you really want me to pay attention to you? You get a little bit jealous of Charlotte.

E: And sometimes when I pay attention to Aili, and you try to get me to pay attention to you - mommy, you get a little bit jealous.

Me: uh, yeah. Something like that. Jealous.