So today a fairly routine situation arose. We were in the kitchen and Anabelle and Ava were in their bedroom. Anabelle starts crying- the sort of cry that is partly genuine, but mostly embellished to get our attention. I go in there. Here is a transcript of the exchange:
Me: Anabelle, why are you crying?
Anabelle: Ava hit me with the pan in the head.
Me: Ava, did you hit her on purpose?
Ava: No, it was an accident.
Me: Ava, remember, if you lie you always get a spanking.
Ava: It was an accident.
Me: Anabelle, did you hit Ava first.
Anabelle: No, I just scooted her.
At this point, not knowing what really happened, and feeling like talking is futile, I just kneeled in front of them in silence, looked at them, and waited for the truth to emerge. After about 5 seconds, Ava said, "We're both lying." I thought that was such a funny thing for her to say that I busted out laughing, they started laughing, and we all agreed that they could play better. That'll show 'em.
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3 comments:
Wow that is funny! =D i love to read your blog posts! i know this is a really boring comment, but i just wanted to let you know that there are lots of people out there reading and enjoying your blog!
Sara
Way to go, Mom in charge!! Glad you can use your sense of humor in situations like that. I hope the girls learned their lesson! (whatever it was??). Grammy
Yeah- that'll show 'em.
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