Three, I despise thee

I knew it was coming.

Today just hit the nail on the head.

A typical argument between my three year old, and myself.

we are in the fun phase of "I only want hair brushed, not done" phase.

Me: "Scarlett you need to sit in time out."

S: "I never want to sit in time out" (stomp upstairs, slam door)

*long dramatic pause*

S: (open the door) "I do not like being in time out"

Me: "Why did I need to put you in time out?"

S: "Because I never, you never listen to me"

Me: "What do you want me to listen to?"

S: "I don't know, I am always hungry."

Me: "Yes, I know. Why did I put you in time out?"

S: "Because I took food without asking"

Me: "Yes. What should you do next time you are hungry."

S: "I don't know, stop talking to me." (slam door)

I wait, I hear sobbing and screaming from her room.

S: (quietly opening the door) "I need to take a nap. I am very tired."

Me: "Okay, you do that."

S: "Then I will be out of time out."

I don't blame her behavior on her, it is totally the age.

B went through this with higher volume and more attitude.

L went through this with more logic and more tears.

I suppose J and M will go through this too. Lucky for me they will do it at the same time. 

Joy! Ugh.

At some point, when I am still not upset about it...I will blog about the Canola Oil incident.
It involves the hospital, the police, and Nathan leaving work in the middle of a presentation.

Did I mention 3 isn't my favorite? Cause it is not.
Luckily, I love this little red head enough to know, it is a phase that only lasts a short time...a year to be exact. :)

And, most of the time she is really sweet. It is just those "fun" in between moments that I don't like all that much. Deep Breath - only 2 more kids to go...Deep Breath.