Struggling to get one particular [special needs] child to pick up the toys she had out before moving on to another. I finally had a more discerning discussion with her about her poor behavior choices and choosing an ugly attitude of disobedience. Reminded her of the consequences of continuing to choose this behavior and finally she looked at me sternly and said, “You are being mean to me and I’m going to tell Papa on you when he gets home.” Without missing a beat I pulled out my cell phone and said, “Why wait? Let us call him right now.”

a pause, a thoughtful expression from her, then:

“Well, maybe later then” as she began to pick up her toys.

sheesh