A Well-Grounded Child

(My 9-year-old son earlier in the evening ripped a book out of his 9 year old cousin’s hand, getting himself in trouble. We are on the way home.)

Son: “Mom, I think I will ground myself for being mean today.”

Me: “Okay, for how long?”

Son: “Until tomorrow evening.”

(He has been very serious up to this point, and when we get home, he proceeds to write a note and tapes it to his door.)

Note: “Do not bother me, only when its important. I’m not kidding! P.S. knock on the door if important.”

(After seeing this, I chuckle and go in his room to give him a good night kiss.)

Son: “Mom, you didn’t knock!”