Pencil Thin

We are raising a very stubborn 3 year old. He is very independent and strong willed. Right now he is sitting on the time out bench because he just hit me for the first time. He has never done anything like this and I am not sure what brought it on. Basically I have asked him to say he is sorry and he is refusing. He really just doesn’t want to do anything unless it is on his terms which makes life difficult at times. I now realize the time has come to start using timeout more often and hold him to a higher standard of behavior. He is no longer a baby and can’t be allowed to pout his way out of things. I will say that he keeps me on my toes and I rarely have a minute to myself. Between chasing after him and trying to teach him how to be a good little man I am run constantly. I guess I should count myself lucky I don’t have time to worry about finding the best weight loss pills, getting a pedicure, or buying a new outfit because every minute of the day is filled the business of parenting. Even in the midst of wondering what is coming next I count myself as blessed to have little people in my life who need me.