In fact, during Halloween week, I was so immersed in writing about overcoming perfectionism for DotMoms that I decided to extend my new "imperfect" credo to disciplining my children.
First, I took Ben and John out in the woods so they could duke it out, superhero style. No rules, no time outs, just good old fashion brotherly love.
I've tried outlawing "play fighting," but I give up. Have at it, boys!
Then I gave Ava her first taste of candy. I know, I know. Fifteen months old and the poor child hadn't tasted candy. What a hard ass I was! No more, though. Halloween night, I let her eat all she wanted. She handled it well, too. No tummy aches, no throwing up, no saying "All done." Just glazed eyes and brown drool. That's my girl!
Ava enjoying her first taste of high fructose corn syrup and blue dye #14. Her shirt wasn't white for long.
I'm glad I've loosened the reigns a bit with the kiddos. Now, if Ben and John can't resolve an argument, I just send 'em out back with their light sabers. If I need their immediate cooperation, I threaten to let Ava eat from their candy bags. And, if I need some baby-free time for myself, I plop Ava in her high chair with some Kit Kats.
I am telling you, life around here has never been easier.
4 comments:
Aren't the fake muscles a crack-up? My son had them too, as Superman.
The photo of your daughter is hilarious.
Great Pictures.
Now, I just may follow your advice....Who says m&m's aren't good bribery?
I've been bribing Alex with candy for YEARS. It's the only way I can ever go shopping.
M&M's are a great tool for teaching colors and counting. That is my story and I'm sticking to it! And since my 2 year old knows all the colors found in a packet of M&M's and can count to 10, you can tell that we resort to candy bribes quite often!
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