When I realized what was going on, I pulled the chair out, causing Eliza to fall lightly to the floor.
Sage, still fully immersed in her role play, wasted no time in flexing her mommy muscles and lecturing me:
"Don’t do that. Don’t bonk Eliza off. That was a problem. Go to time out.”
There was a problem, but I don't think it was my rescuing Eliza. I think the problem might be the three-year-old dictator. [Do I sound like that when I issue time outs?]
On second thought, maybe next time I'll accept the punishment, and flee to the time out for a little respite from the dictator. I could use 3 minutes of banishment here and there throughout the day.
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I laughed for at least a full minute when I was reading this (maybe it was partly out of relief that the title of the post didn't refer to Sage's abusive cousin Jacob). Sage the dictator, trying to give her mommy a time out. Also I love the pictures (one of Eliza crying, and especially the one with gritted teeth!). Oh my gosh, why is that so funny? (Because it didn't happen to me, probably.)
That reminds me of the woman who'd cleaned up messes all day. When her husband came home and one of the children spilled the milk again, her husband, trying to support her said, if anyone else spills their milk, they'll be sent to their room. His wife promptly picked up her cup, dumped it on the table and headed for her bedroom . . . where she stayed for the rest of the night! --Mom
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Janel, your comment on Suzy's blog made me feel... I'll be honest... pity for you. So, in an attempt to rectify the situation, I decided to drop by the midnight musings and post a comment. I just want to say that your girls are so darn cute. If you get the chance, tell Liza and Sage-Sage that Ry-Ry said hi.
I'm a fan of Mommy time outs. There have been times when I just need to go to the bathroom, shut the door, and read a magazine and pretend not to hear the chaos outside for a minute or two. Seriously, I come out with a much clearer head. I love the story from you mom, that's hilarious! I love every comment your mom makes, actually. I need to meet her someday.
I wish Sage were here to put me in time out!! I love that girl.
Ryan, My intention was not to rally up a pity party for myself, but thanks for the visit anyway. I hope you're honing your Rummikub skills.
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