Tonight I made my gal shed tears in bed. As school will begin next week, I insisted that they should sleep early at 10pm as they normally did during school days. However, due to much pleading from them, I extended the time and we all finally went up at 11pm. But my gal still lingered around on my bed pestering me. She asked if she needs to do an essay tomorrow. Told her she need not and she continued to ask why. Told her if she wants to do, then good. She said she didnt want and again asked why she need not do so. I was all fired up, so I scolded her for being irritating and told her to do the essay tomorrow. She walked back to her room quietly and shed tears. Hmm.....
Then, TH told me that it could be that she didnt want to sleep yet, so she tried to strike a conversation with me. Maybe that is true but I have given her extra time and I expected her to quickly get into bed. Though she cannot sleep, she still have to follow the proper bedtime as enough sleep is very important for a developing child. I asked TH to go over and tell her that she need not do the essay tomorrow. I really want her to have a good night sleep.
At dinner, I told both of them to remember tgo label their names on his Note II and her tupperware bottle before school starts. They acknowledged and when they reached home, they forgot all about it. I was a little disappointed. Hinted to them but they just forgot completely. I gave chance to recall within an hours time. If they still cant remember when time is up, they will have to surrender all electronic gadgets for tomorrow. It was a little funny and amusing seeing them guessing together. Even TH helped them with his wild guesses. I stayed firm and put up a strict front. Up to the very last minute, JW suddenly mentioed tupperware and naturally my boy recalled it. They quickly ran to do the task. Phew! didnt hope to penalized them after all.
Asked TH in bed if I am too strict, surprisingly he said no. I explained to him that I have a problem in controlling my temper. He nodded as like he understood. Well, who can help other than myself.....
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