And now I bring you this

Now that I've published my deep dark discipline secrets for the entire world to read and judge... I bring you this... A post I read a while back. I do not know this girl, a friend of my sister's I suppose. But don't you love it?

Dear Jack, I'm so sorry.

I preface this by saying that I do not believe in physical/corporal discipline. It goes beyond anything that is natural for me in order to implement this type of discipline. No matter how many Dobson books I may read, it doesn't seem or feel natural. However, with parenting you will eventually find yourself at that point where you may try it, at least once. Because each kid is different, right? Until now it has been completely ineffective with Aiden, a waste time. But as he grows, his imagination grows. A time out isn't doing the trick anymore because he may sit, but he's dreamin' of galaxies far, far away.

So, with that said... We implemented a technique - a small spanking but with a spoon. I remind you, small is the key word here. I know, I know... eventually you get to this point though. Let it be said that I am not encouraging anyone to take on this technique, we are very thorough in our efforts and talk through the disciplinary process each time with Aiden (even for time outs, restriction, etc). Tedd and Paul David Tripp offer a fantastic step by step process in their video series Case for Kids, which I believe can be implemented with all types of discipline.

But what I can say - it worked a miracle. In the last six months, Aiden's been in trouble a total of maybe only once? Twice?

Being that type of mom that wants to share everything, especially if by chance it works - I happened to share this information with a friend over fondue a few weeks ago.

And now... I have guilt. Visit her site to see why, particularly the last paragraph.

Yes, that was me.

I'm sorry Jack.

But I'm laughing my ass off.

I've Got It.

With just a little thought and a lot of procrastination and I was able to come up with a few of my own.

Nine pound baby stole my epidural.
Always wanting more than I am.
Three pregnancies with one amazing child.
The Prozac made me do it.
Our conversations lack a real conversation.
Birthday + fondue = A very happy celebration

If these make absolutely no sense to you, then one of my five readers must have forgotten to review my last post.

Six (6) Words

Can 6 words change your life? Can they summarize entire periods or thoughts or space in time? Earlier this year I caught a clip from NPR regarding the 6 word memoirs published by Larry Smith, writer for Smith Magazine. It was amazing the stories that were told and untold in only 6 small simple words. Some humerous, some not so much.

According to the legend, this idea of a memoir in 6 words began when Ernest Hemingway was asked to write a story in just that - six words. He responded with For Sale: baby shoes, never worn.

I've thought several times hearing about this - what would be my 6 words? I still stumble on that. But in the meantime I've managed to collect a list of random 6 word memoirs shared by others - some found through the books published by Larry Smith and others were posted by everyday people. So, here goes -

Thought I'd be awesome by now. – Ryan

Wanted life to always be fair. – rossindetriot
Don't mention we met on Craigslist. – 27014

Ok without you; Best with you. -Fuerza Dulce
I think therefore I am late. – hawkman

He sees the me i don't. -unknown
Our prison visitations were surprisingly romantic -unknown
If only he wasn't a Republican. - Holly Fitzpatrick

Leap of faith. Shit, no parachute. - Katherine Yunker

We "I do" -ed. Then he didn't. -Lisa Parrack

Bacardi rum killed our platonic friendship. -Lupus Solitarius

You are what life is for. -Yatima

If I get Chlamydia, blame MySpace. - Hanorah Slocum
Hesitation took away all my chances. -windybt

Not like I planned. It's better. –abbey
I fixed him but broke myself. -Amal Khairul
For sale. Mortage-backed securities. Truly priceless! – rahul
Didn't pull out. Downhill from there. -- Roger Daubach
I loved the idea of you. -Audrey Adu-Appiah
Tomorrow, maybe, I'll sell the ring. -Matt Tanner
Your planet: Peter. My planet: Earth. -Elinor McKay
The psychic said I'd be richer. - Elizabeth Bernstein
After Harvard, had baby with crackhead. -Robin Templeton

I type what I can't say. -Polotalbot

Never as eloquent as I imagine. -shinsarelove
Single by choice. His, not mine. -mkeogh

Still waiting for my super powers -christopher.hollowell 23
"I'm doing just peachy," she lied. -By Grashoppr

I still make coffee for two. - Zak Nelson
Love always protects. But protects whom? -Grashoppr
Three weeks left. So much left. -supermarcus
Waiting, hoping for fulfillment to come. -Grashoppr
Forever doesn't mean forever anymore -breeezy_rox
Just walking humbly with my God. -boguscow
I have everything, just wanted her . -WarpedWriter

I thought it would be different. -pops 2

I was not until you were. -elkiegirl

For thirty years we are one. -poochiepie

So, here's my question? What's your 6 word memoir? I know you have one... In the meantime, I'll be thinking of mine.

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