Prior to getting on the phone today I scolded Madison for telling me she didn't mean to step on the box for the second time in 60 seconds. I explained to her that she *fibbed* when she said it was an accident, when really she purposely did it. I told her to sit in time out to think about it. A few moments later she came out of time out and said, "Sorry, Mommy!" (This is a daily occurrence as she is having a difficult time obeying us the first time lately.)
A few minutes later I was on the phone with a friend. Madison again stepped on the box (I didn't notice), looked at me to see if I saw (I didn't really), and then walked herself to the stairs to sit in time out(this I noticed!). I was in such awe that I interrupted my conversation to ask her if she was in TO. She said "yes".... to my absolute delight! I then praised her, rewarded her with a hug, and told her she could get out of TO. I was so proud of her, why does she need me? She probably parents better than I do!
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