Perfectionism at its finest!

Oh, Nora.  My little Nora is a perfectionist.  Most often, and in the grand scheme of life, it will be to her advantage, but today, at age 5, it can be very trying for all those around her.  Nora has to do all of her work immediately when she gets home: wonderful.  Nora needs everything all lined up: great.  Nora getting upset at everyone in the house over slight imperfections: frustrating!  Nora has been getting mad at Clara and myself when things are not "right."  "I said to do this...."  "Clara that's not right...."  (Sorry to share your faults, Nora, but the story does have a good ending).  We have tried multiple strategies to no avail, but today on a whim, I declared that everyday she will start with 3 stars and if she yells at anyone a star is taken away.  If she has any stars left at dinner, she gets dessert (a high motivator).  So, about 2 minutes later when they were both at the front door getting hats and coats on I heard Nora yell at Clara about something.  "Nora, you lose a star." ...off to school...pick-up at Debbie's....to the car....I had to run back in for something...back to the car...  "Mom, I lose a star because I yelled at Clara when you were inside"  Perfection: a wonderful thing!  (Thank you Nora for being so honest and for just being you!)

ps.  Both girls are growing out their bangs...Nora's new look.