Cute, but not cute

Emily and Erica did this thing tonight. One of those things where you almost want to laugh on the inside, but you definitely have to be “Mom” on the outside. I mean, this stuff should not be encouraged. It went like this. . .

Emily looks at Erica and says, “Do it.” Erica puffs out her tummy and says, “Do it.” Emily pushes Erica. Erica puffs out her tummy again and says, “Do it.” Emily pushes Erica again. Emily turns to look at me and says, “I get a time out.”

They both know that pushing will get you a time out. So Emily got a time out. At the time, I felt that I ought to follow through on this. But now? I’m still thinking about it. Maybe Erica should have had a time out too, because, clearly, they were in this together. Do they like time out, or something?

This is why I am asking God for wisdom every day. At least I try to remember to ask every day, because I sure do need it. More than I know. I just want my kids to turn out right. And sometimes I feel like I have no idea what I am doing.