Really?!

Seriously you just said that I don't let you do anything. Really. I have stopped my day, picked up a friend of yours, reminded you to never say "you don't let me do anything " as it was a big sacrifice to get the friend. THEN I also warn that I do NOT want the friend asking for food the minute they arrive - a pet peeve to be sure. 2.5 minutes after we all walk in the room, you both approach me with "can we have a lemonade stand".
No, we don't have cups or lemonade and I don't want to do it. Go play! - me
Can we do it with iced tea?maeve
NO - go play. - me
We never have anything. - maeve
After a brief whispering conversation, you approach and say "can we do slushies"
NO, go play - me
And then....the big moment when I hear - " you never let us do antyhing".
Are you high? Did you JUST say that?
I kept composed and I am sure they are sulking somewhere b/c I don't' have powdered lemonade in the house but just so we are all clear....I DO let them do stuff. I let them eat snacks. I let them destroy my house through their creative plays. I let them have a voice in many important decisions such as their clothing. I let them tell me how they feel - which is clearly something I am reconsidering. On top of all that I also let them.....
Bike rides
pool
play dates
shopping
parties
watching tv
watcign videos
playing on the computer
ALL of this I LET happen...
But from now on, i just might not them do anything....I think they would be in shock.