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Taking a Time Out

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Oh what a naughty, naughty little girl we have.  You know it's bad when the child tells on herself to you (true story from last week...)  When asked what she did wrong, she listed off her wrongdoings, and then proclaimed that she was naughty.  Putting her in time out doesn't seem to be working anymore, as she talks about going into time out on her own.  We've found that taking Scooter and Blankie away from her sometimes works...and sometimes it doesn't.  It really depends on her mood.  We've just come to accept the fact that we have one sassy litle girl.  Frankly, I'd rather have a kid with an attitude than one without any sort of personality.  I can only imagine what she'll be like in 10 more years...

We all had an incredibly busy week - so busy that we didn't even take any pictures!  I started my new job, which means a location move, meeting all new people, trying to learn different applications, and still managing my old job.  Ava was busy punching kids at daycare, and making lifesize kangaroos.  Somedays, I think I'd rather be two than thirty-four.

It's definitely a lazy Sunday - I'm watching football, Scott's working on the house, and Ava's chattering away at the top of her lungs.  I'm trying to work up the motivation to run to the grocery store, but it's not happening as quickly as I'd like.

Hopefully we'll get more energy as the new week starts - along with some new stories and pics!  Have a great week!

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Lisa said…
I love how she tattles on herself! Dylan has blamed the dogs or Jacob on a few things...
January 18, 2011 at 8:39 AM
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