Limbo

Today, I'm in point where I want to spank EJ. Before you sue me, read on first.

EJ just recently turned 15 months. He started walking last month and he's quite good at it now. You can even see the smug off his face. When you see him walking, his face seems to say "bleh, i can walk too". Don't get me wrong, I couldn't be happier.

Since he has mastered the art of walking, he is everywhere. And I mean literally. I have been warned but I gladly took the challenge. I said, bring it on!

So this morning we were playing in the bed. After a while he stood up and went to the dresser side. He started throwing all our toiletries and what-nots in this small gap between our headboard and wall. Even if it is difficult to retrieve those items back, I was cool. I just told him to stop it but without conviction. Satisfied with this first accomplisment, he went down the bed, went to a small table where his bottles are and started pushing them off the table. I was still cool. I just picked all the bottles and put it back in place. Bored with the bottles, he went to our cabinet, opened then closed then opened again the drawers. He started with the top most drawer and took his daddy's underwear (sshhhh....hehehe) and put it on his head. The rest he scattered on the floor and used to mop the floor! He then went on the other drawer where some important papers are. By then I told him to stop and blocked the drawer so he won't be able to open it. But he cried! Usually if he cries like this I just tell him to go look for his balls or cars and he's pacified. But not this time. He really wants to open the damn drawer!!! Of course I wouldn't let him. So he cried a pitiful cry. At that moment I wanted to spank him (but of course couldn't bring myself to) and laugh at the same time. Imagine, at this stage my baby's stubborn already. Cute eh?

Seriously though it got me thinking. Will I ever spank EJ? I still haven't decided if spanking will be part of my parenting style. I have yet to discuss this with my hubby also. But I also believe in disciplining a child at an early stage. I am just in limbo how to do it.

Calling all the moms!!!