Choices in Life

Choices in life. I say it all the time, when the boys think they were dealt the wrong cards. 

The choices you make in life, are not without consequence. 

The boys had a sleep over and Steve and I knew that they would be up late, doing what boys do and coming up with creative ways to challenge each other. We never have a problem with them being boys, being a little loud and just being in their own little world. 

Saturday night was different. They asked me if they could hang outside around midnight and I said No. I did not explain my reasons why (I always worrying about snakes, spiders, not to mention falling into the pool and getting hurt) . I was still awake, and went downstairs to check on them. YEP, outside - playing Hide N Seek with their phones. I was automatically angry, because they asked and yet chose to disobey. 

I stood there for a moment and did what every rational parent would do. I locked the door!!!

My only downfall, was I only waited about 10 minutes before unlocking and letting them back in. I should have made them sit out there for a bit and wonder how they were going to get back in and what they would say to me. 

As they slithered in, they apologized and I simply said - Go to bed. Knowing, after their friend left, I would have words with my little gentlemen and deliver their consequence.

We assigned them to wash the car inside and out. If you have never washed a car in 110 degree weather, perhaps you can not grasp the severity of the punishment. They had to wear gloves, so they would not get burnt and they had to do several wipe downs, as the soap suds dry fast. As they finished, I hugged them and asked them if they understand our position and then told them we loved them.

Hopefully, the learned a lesson. Choices in life, right???   xoxo Joni