tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post9134418720807056403..comments2023-09-21T05:54:16.094-07:00Comments on 3 Bedroom Bungalow to Let in Crazytown: Wee DictatorUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-17587545905523976092009-02-12T12:04:00.000-08:002009-02-12T12:04:00.000-08:00Time out in a box would be too much like time out ...Time out in a box would be too much like time out in a fort. Good call. Remember...benadryl is your friend.zipbagofboneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02845215266169983575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-21499479368217461842009-02-11T07:23:00.000-08:002009-02-11T07:23:00.000-08:00If I was a kid and was told to sit in an actual bo...If I was a kid and was told to sit in an actual box as punishment, I don't think it would have minded so much. Boxes rule.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-86800508653041069082009-02-11T02:22:00.000-08:002009-02-11T02:22:00.000-08:00It's a really frustrating stage.The louder my son ...It's a really frustrating stage.<BR/><BR/>The louder my son became, the quieter and firmer I was. He hated being ignored more than anything.<BR/><BR/>This'll be good training for when they reach their teens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-8502876846796939762009-02-10T18:16:00.000-08:002009-02-10T18:16:00.000-08:00let me know how you get her back, I am just waitin...let me know how you get her back, I am just waiting for mine to enter this stage, times 3!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399156539354549499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-45806709778653187902009-02-10T13:45:00.000-08:002009-02-10T13:45:00.000-08:00We're planning on just locking ours away until the...We're planning on just locking ours away until they're 4...just bypass this age altogether. Who's with me?Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07018907807878842267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-20742370839965293412009-02-10T11:16:00.000-08:002009-02-10T11:16:00.000-08:00I was actually gonna say the same thing OhCaptain ...I was actually gonna say the same thing OhCaptain said. LOLChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895323782920179925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-38282736954839977982009-02-10T11:14:00.000-08:002009-02-10T11:14:00.000-08:00What is it with the second ones? With Connor, I co...What is it with the second ones? With Connor, I could just give him a look and he'd stick himself in time out. Liam? I sleep with one eye open.Captain Dumbasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214826608461609241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-68548879713771503022009-02-10T11:08:00.000-08:002009-02-10T11:08:00.000-08:00I've got a unique solution to use every once in a ...I've got a unique solution to use every once in a while. Throw your own tantrum. Scream, freak out, lay on the floor and kick. <BR/> It can be very useful and used in desperate times. Chances are she might see how silly she is behaving.Moonspunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05677007691816836928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-28025006028151842842009-02-10T10:02:00.000-08:002009-02-10T10:02:00.000-08:00I guess I lucked out with the boy. He did some cr...I guess I lucked out with the boy. He did some crazy things if you let him out of your sight when he was three, but he didn't really ever have tantrums or argue with me. <BR/><BR/>Time-outs and throwing out his favorite toys worked wonders with him. Hang in there, girl!Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07370267947354641941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-57566670749700441922009-02-10T08:33:00.000-08:002009-02-10T08:33:00.000-08:00It's pretty amazing what we can take the second ti...It's pretty amazing what we can take the second time around, huh?!for a different kind of girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431273646365489225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-17259592150183582492009-02-10T08:25:00.000-08:002009-02-10T08:25:00.000-08:00The key is to yell louder. Even if you use a bullh...The key is to yell louder. Even if you use a bullhorn.Dr Zibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570006777738622727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-72894727582569102462009-02-10T07:36:00.000-08:002009-02-10T07:36:00.000-08:00My 8yo is possessed by a demon named 'Defiance'. A...My 8yo is possessed by a demon named 'Defiance'. And.. wow.<BR/><BR/>Pair that with a toddler AND a preschooler.. and a couple other kids.. and you have my wonderful, fun-filled household!! :)ChurchPunkMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06935370275930996701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-70889632029379002672009-02-10T07:15:00.000-08:002009-02-10T07:15:00.000-08:00Miss G is seven, I'm still waiting for the toddler...Miss G is seven, I'm still waiting for the toddler years to end...sigh.<BR/><BR/>Keep fighting the good fight...do not let your dictatorship be challenged!The Stiletto Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10206822797293852486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-11248350677297740302009-02-10T06:52:00.000-08:002009-02-10T06:52:00.000-08:00My daughter uses time-outs with her kids and it wo...My daughter uses time-outs with her kids and it works for the most part.<BR/><BR/>Good luck and keep in mind there is a light at the end of the tunnel...a very looooong tunnel.Expat No. 3699https://www.blogger.com/profile/13023652840187420920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-90751350911803262502009-02-10T06:36:00.000-08:002009-02-10T06:36:00.000-08:00Oh I remember those days! Time outs never, ever wo...Oh I remember those days! Time outs never, ever worked for us. It just escalated!! Time to call Supernanny??kelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03040730267411361863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-58244737187052408162009-02-10T06:25:00.000-08:002009-02-10T06:25:00.000-08:00Imagine if she pulled a hat trick..Imagine if she pulled a hat trick..Sprite's Keeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790341033920919000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-76641604752608063422009-02-10T06:13:00.000-08:002009-02-10T06:13:00.000-08:00SO hitting you is a double minor, and does she get...SO hitting you is a double minor, and does she get a game misconduct suspension for that too? lolBobby Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04711676592495791818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-34921009460145131142009-02-10T06:04:00.000-08:002009-02-10T06:04:00.000-08:00So glad I'm beyond that stage. However, wait til t...So glad I'm beyond that stage. However, wait til they can logically argue back. That's almost as frustrating.Mama Dawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056327117924455147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-6270331462324121542009-02-10T06:00:00.000-08:002009-02-10T06:00:00.000-08:00I feel for ya, sister! My wee dictator has become ...I feel for ya, sister! My wee dictator has become a bigger dictator and it's a battle for world domination at our house! (I'm loving the whole 'penalty box' idea....hmmm...)<BR/><BR/>(Thanks for stopping by my bloggy! I love to visit yours..I always leave with a giggle!)Dawn Parsons Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02889046641523000211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-17594547815912119872009-02-10T05:31:00.000-08:002009-02-10T05:31:00.000-08:00The sin-bin you mean?I have a naughty step, and my...The sin-bin you mean?<BR/><BR/>I have a naughty step, and my friend does 'stand-against-the-wall'. I remember a spell when it was very nearly a daily thing, and by the end of it, my son would do something naughty, then say, do I need to sit on the naughty step now? <BR/><BR/>A weird kind of self discipline, but he understood there were consequences to his actions, both the good and the bad.Ian Newboldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12411720154080724038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-74322619071542420862009-02-10T05:19:00.000-08:002009-02-10T05:19:00.000-08:00OK, sorry, but for some reason this totally remind...OK, sorry, but for some reason this totally reminded me of an episode of South Park.<BR/><BR/>I can just see you in sunglasses (looking like Cartman) and talking about "<A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyf3rNzU99I" REL="nofollow">you will respect my autoritay</A>!"<BR/><BR/>Sorry :-)OhCaptainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09399011365659793142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-76095070043232781862009-02-10T05:06:00.000-08:002009-02-10T05:06:00.000-08:00Hi- I came over from BobbyG's page. My toddler is ...Hi- I came over from BobbyG's page. My toddler is the same way, excepts he SCREAMS no around the clock. You wouldn't have done anything and yet he finds a reason to yell at you.<BR/>*sigh* the joys of toddlerhood!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10988065861691645835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-85769009215562116342009-02-10T04:58:00.000-08:002009-02-10T04:58:00.000-08:00maybe you should change her blog name to el jefe? ...maybe you should change her blog name to el jefe? hee hee.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03776942311638100226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-76776228933721357992009-02-10T04:06:00.000-08:002009-02-10T04:06:00.000-08:00Oh my gosh. I'll have to figure out that name of t...Oh my gosh. I'll have to figure out that name of this one book but it's all about how dictatorship starts in toddlerhood!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-48252568266437711342009-02-10T03:53:00.000-08:002009-02-10T03:53:00.000-08:00I am totally with you there Kat.My daughter is 3 a...I am totally with you there Kat.<BR/>My daughter is 3 and she is a HORROR.<BR/>Last night she flushed her knickers down the toilet 'to see what would happen' - who does that?<BR/>My son didn't do stuff like this. Did I go wrong somewhere or is it just a girl thing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com