- I disciplined them for breaking a rule (such as no hitting their sibling)
- I didn’t read them the book they wanted.
- I DID read them the book they wanted.
- “I’m not reaaaaaaady to sleep.” (Said while yawning)
- They don’t want to be in time out.
- They don’t want to go outside.
- They DO want to go outside.
- It wasn’t the right color of hair barrette.
- Mommy wasn’t home.
- Daddy WAS home.
- [insert random stuffed animal] is lost.
- They wanted to be alone while they changed.
- [30 seconds later] I left while they changed.
- That yogurt was yucky.
- Daddy is trying to sleep.
Suburban Fatherhood 