just now, ben spit out a bite of apple. he's been spitting partially-chewed food lately. big no-no. when he saw the displeased look in my eye, he piped up with, "time out! sit on the step!" at first i took this for repentance, but on further reflection it seemed a clear attempt to avoid our other disciplinary measure, a spank on the bottom. sorry, chum.
ugh. as john rosemond says, parenting a toddler is the work of trying to prevent a little criminal from turning into a big criminal. or "an annoying narcissist," as my mom said. now, naps all around.
Friday, October 23, 2009
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Makes me think of Randy Newman's album Little Criminals, the album featuring Short People. It's not about toddlers, but ... wasn't it a Randy Newman concert I babysat Ben for 18 months ago? Happy birthday to a much beloved little criminal.
ahhh yes, we call them "the Vitamin Years- One A Day."
Persevere, friend!
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