Milestone....?

Today Allison had her first timeout. Yep, that's right a timeout. It was all I could do not to laugh, but I just could not allow her fit to go without consequences. We had been playing outside for quite awhile when I decided it was time to go in. Afterall there is still snow on the ground. So I usher her into the house (against her will) and can only imagine what the neighbors are thinking as she is screaming. We get inside and I crouch down at her level and talk to her about how much fun we had and she shrieked. Yep, shrieked. She would not look at me either. At least not face to face but I could see her little eyes looking off to the side in my direction just waiting to see what I would do. I did not even bat an eye. Then she threw her toy down and gave me the same sideways glance and then shrieked again. So I picked up the toy and whisked her off to her room (and those of you who have taken love and logic will get a kick out of this) in a sing song voice saying "Uh oh looks like a little bit of room time coming up here. That's okay I'll see you when you're sweet." Then I closed the door and walked away.

When I went back in 2 minutes later I kneeled down and gave her a hug. She grabbed on tight, but as soon as she was done she ran to the other side of the room, gave me a dirty look (I kid you not) and then shrieked again. So I said "Uh oh" and closed the door again. This time when I came in a minute later she was much happier and ready to play.

I guess even at almost 16 months it isn't too early to start. She is really getting an attitude and although it is super cute, I really shouldn't allow her to get away with it. We don't want a spoiled little princess now do we?