Why is it SO hard to discipline a 2 year old without laughing? Today, Madison decided she was going to test her 2 year old authority (as if 2 year olds really have any) but, nonetheless she was going to try. All morning long she was being really testy. She did not want to say please or thank you, she did not want to get into her highchair to eat breakfast, she did not want to get out when she was done and so on.and.on.and.on. This process continued all morning with various things. The final battle was with her little toy mop (thank you Gran) that somehow kept touching the TV.
Now, I am sure all of you parents know how the process goes...."Do not put the mop on the TV please." "Madie, please do not put the mop on the TV." (in a firm voice)
----- So here is how our next conversation went:
Mommy: I am going to count to three and if you do not move the mop, I am going to take it away.
Madison: Take away?
Mommy: Yes, I will take it away. (Mop still on TV)
Mommy: One
Madison: (interrupting) two....... freeeeeee.......again mommy.... again!!!!!!
Mommy: Back turned, hand over mouth trying not to laugh!!!
