acquiesce

"look, mommy,
these apples on my shirt
have pink,
and so do the cupcakes
on my pants,
match, match!"

"yes k, that's great, get in the car."

"look, mommy,
this skirt has orange flowers,
and there is orange on my
tie-dyed rain boots,
match, match!"

"yep, in the car."

"look, mommy,
this headband has purple,
and there is purple on this
striped swimsuit,
and my flower dress,
match, match, match!"

"right-o, in the car lady."

it's official.
i am one of those parents.
that doesn't seem to mind
what her kid is wearing.
i am worn down.

game.
set.
and match.