Down on the Corner

An effective form of punishment with Emma is to make her stand in a corner. We never "enjoy" punishing our first born, but this method is the quickest and least painful for all parties. It is the most appropriate for poor manners or rude behavior. Of course, it is probably the least liked by Emma. I know this because of the wailing that pursues immediately after the verdict is placed.

A couple of nights ago, Emma was banned to the corner by the garage door, slightly out of the room, but still within my line of sight. She wept her protest and sniveled with her wet cheeks nearly touching the walls; an evil look occasionally piercing me from over her shoulder.

Her little sister, now only 15 months old seemed entertained by the happenings, for as soon as the screeching cries ceased from Emma and the tumultuous sobs waned, Ellie decided to duplicate her sister's actions. She chose to cut out the part that got Emma in this corner. Instead, little sister decided to re-enact the screaming that ensued as she about-faced the drywall. Ellie was mocking the dramatic protest, right in front, (or literally behind) her sister's back.

Being that no eyes were on me for the moment, I silently and violently chuckled with shoulders jumping and with my hand over my mouth to hide all sound of "enjoyment".