Time Out

I'm at my wits end most days.

I need a better attitude, a broader perspective than the here and now.

I'm grateful for moments like this when I get a taste of life from Henry's point of view.
And a good laugh is always rejuvenating.

Today Henry (softly) hit Maggie, but I told him not to right before he did it.

So I (softly) hit Henry.

H: "You hit me!"

Me: "You hit Maggie."

H: "You hit me! You go time out."

So I did. I went into my bedroom.

Henry walks behind me and shuts the door.

He opens the door.

H: "You weady talk?"
"Yeah."

H: "Look at me."

I start to chuckle.

H: "No, is no funny. Look ah me. You know wha you did?"

I laugh...

H: "No funny. No laugh. (Chuckle.) No laugh..."

He scolds; I laugh.

Henry tells me to kiss his "owie" better. 

I say sorry.

I get to leave my bedroom.