Very random question -- for those whose DC have Playmobil, how old were they when they first received them? And did you go straight to the 4+ stuff or start with the Toddler bits?
zoo, I don't think I'm that far from you -- is there anything I can do to help?
art, how are the pasties?
Cats, we've had brief, and I mean brief periods of sun. But there's always a dark cloud around and the downpours are sharp and not always short. Weeks like this (and some of last) make me wonder why I moved to England.
carrots, yes, I definitely "laid down the rules" and let him realize on his own that I'm not horrible, he may not like it but he'll get over it. One thing about me is I am mostly consistent and don't make threats or promises I'm not prepared to keep. I have been known, though, to say "Mommy's feeling generous, would you like one more episode even though I said that was the last one?"
I wonder if the poor little old lady who kept ringing ever got through to her friend?