Thursday, October 16, 2008

Self Discipline


Reese is a hitter. She loves to wail on her brother. Last week, I started placing her in TIME OUT. It only took 3 or 4 times before she actually stayed in one spot until I told her she could come out 1 minute later. She then has to tell Ben she is sorry, and has to give him a hug and a kiss. Has it helped? Nope. She will look me square in the eyes and hit Ben time and time again, all the live-long day.

Today, I was getting us ready to head out to the doctor's as Ben was playing the piano. She walks up and starts hitting him. I turn to look as she placed herself in TIME OUT. She sat there for about 45 seconds, said - and signed - "sorry", gave Ben a hug and kiss and went about her way.

Hmmm ...

1 comment:

Lana said...

That is so sweet! It's enough to tug at one's heartstrings to think of little Reese placing herself in Time Out. I love it.