...like a sack of hammers...

I don't get why little boys can't understand that when the mom says something along the lines of...

"if you do this, then you will be allowed to do that"

(feel free to use the equation this=play outside with the dog/clean the litterbox/play with each other quietly for an hour, where that=get to play video games/computer/watch tv)

In this instance, the request was take the dog out without popping your cute little head in the door every 5 minutes to see if you can come in yet and you will get to play computer after.

Within 7 minutes, I hear screaming.

We have good windows in this house, if you were wondering what level of bloodcurdling of which I speak.

I follow through. 

I really do.

(see: gameboys confiscated in August and still being held in my custody)

So I can not fathom why they don't get this.

Long story short, both boys are now in the house NOT playing video games.

One is resigned and reading in his room.

The other weeping uncontrollably.

Which makes me want to ban video games/computer/tv for a month.

But I won't.

Because I learned a lesson myself, the hard way.

(see again: gameboys confiscated in August and still being held in my custody)

Comments

[Kelli]

Man, someone is haveing a crappy day, no pun intended. But diarhea and no video games...

We have time limits on games and usually the can't be played until This is done, like music practice, dishes, laundry. I do all that first and then I play, just kidding.

[Jennifer Sizemore]

I just don't know why your directions didn't work. ;) Perhaps a statement along the lines of "Remember in August, I took away your gameboys and you STILL don't have them back. Remember that before you start to fight and argue with each other. "

[Jennifer Miller]

Isn't it sad that their punishment is really our punishment. Be strong.