Payback - Toddler Style

So we all know I am not the biggest fan of spanking. But in our pre-parenting talks, Tim and I did agree that it would be a method in our arsenal. Secretly, I didn't think I'd ever use it.

I think God must have thought that it would be funny to test my ideals because he sent me Gabe -my wonderful, energetic, smart, funny, STRONG-WILLED, STUBBORN, HYPER ACTIVE, loving son.

Needless to say, my secret thought never came to fruition.

This morning, Gabe was 'playing' with Lily. He accidently hit her head and she happened to laugh. Gabe thought it was a game so he decided to shove her face into the floor. He was corrected verbally. Then he did it again. He was sent to time out. Then he did it again. So I spanked him.

His response:

He went to sit next to Lily on the floor and picked up her hand softly. Then he preceded to say: 'Don't worry Baby Lily, I will be okay. It not hurt too bad Baby Lily. Sometimes Mommies have to spank the bottoms. But I will be okay Baby Lily.'

Can you believe this kid? He is his father's son...